Our mission is to preserve nature & human coexistence in our Islands.
We believe in a fair process, where the public’s voice is HEARD & can have an IMPACT on developments in the USVI.
Our vision is to gather the local community & national park supporters to ensure we have a seat at the table when key development decisions are made.
Current Initiative:
Caneel Bay
“The landscape represents the history of the V.I. –the cultural heritage that represents ALL of the islands […] the indigenous eras […] many are ONLY represented at Caneel. […] A classical Taino ceremonial site, the first known Dutch settler and enslavement of people from Africa, burial grounds, the location of the 1733 slave revolt and ruins. […] It is dark times for the Park Service now.”
–Ken Wild, St. John Archeologist and Retired National Park Ranger
The public’s voice is being ignored after years of public hearings, workshops, and proposals. The agreed upon restrictions for development and the priority for local jobs have all been thrown out by the National Park Service, which states they are following executive orders for more destructive development. This is a direct breach of legal due process, and we think the government should be held accountable.
Learn more about how the situation is unfolding, and what we believe should be happening by clicking below.
Our Actions:
On September 5th a meeting of members met to discuss the possible actions and next steps. The legal team is consulting further to evaluate options on how to proceed. The next meeting will be scheduled soon, please sign-up to be a member and receive updates.
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