Government Updates

TimeLine

November 5, 2021 

• Representative Stacey Plaskett Issues Statement on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Provision for the Virgin Islands

  • "The Virgin Islands can expect to receive over $37 million over five years to improve water infrastructure in the region and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is accessible"- Representative Plaskett Statement

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    • • https://plaskett.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3953

November 18, 2019

• University of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands & the Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research; Begin Water Quality Education Program

  • They focused on teaching students in grades 3-12 about

    • • Water Conservation

      • Water Quality Testing

      • Water Filtration

• https://www.uvi.edu/community/virgin-islands-marine-advisory-service/st-thomas/water-quality-education-program.html

  • https://www.uvi.edu/files/documents/Research_and_Public_Service/CMES/VIMAS/WaterHeroesProgramLesson2.pdf

The Government Agencies involved including Virgin Islands Department of Public And Natural Resources,                                        Virgin Island Water and Power Authority, Virgin Islands Department of Health, & Virgin Islands Emergency Management Authority