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Natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, floods, winds and swells can have far reaching influence on our history, culture, and infrastructure. Nikita Beck has been working on cataloging hazards in the US Virgin Islands throughout our recorded history and understanding the impacts, both tangible and intangible, that they have had on our infrastructure systems. From a major drought in 1733 leading to a successful slave revolt in St. John to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the impacts of hazards are continuing to change the way we live. This research is part of the University of the Virgin Islands work on the update to the USVI Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan.

Environment, Infrastructure ResilienceAriel StolzJanuary 17, 2023hazard mitigation, resilience, historical

UVI Caribbean Green Technology Center and VI Energy Office hosts Energy and Sustainability Fair on both St. Thomas and St. Croix during Energy Awareness Month

The VI Energy and Sustainability Fair hosted by the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) and the Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) in October 2022, empowered Virgin Islanders to transition towards energy independence and become more resilient in their everyday lives. The events took place at the University of the Virgin Islands Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas on Oct. 15, and at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix on Oct. 30.

Energy, Education, Sustainable Materials, Water, Recycling, EnvironmentAriel StolzNovember 10, 2022Energy, Energy FairComment

The CGTC Student Research Experience

In the Spring 2022 semester, CGTC hired Joleen, an undergraduate student researcher, to help us with a shoreline characterization research project. Read the interview below to hear more about what she thought of the entire research experience.

EnvironmentAriel StolzMay 25, 2022UVI, Undergraduate Students, Research, Coastal, Shorelines, Beaches, Sand

King Tides 2021

Please join us to observe and record the impacts of King Tides 2021!

Guest UserNovember 1, 2021

USVI Drought Update - Sep 2021

While drought conditions have improved across the Territory, relatively strong winds have impacted soil moisture. St Croix remains in a moderate drought at D1.

This September 2021 drought update was prepared by Christina Chanes and Greg Guannel of the University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Green Technology Center.

Food, Water, EnvironmentAriel StolzOctober 15, 2021drought update, drought, usvi, farmers, agricultureComment

UVI & VI Energy Office Seek Community Input on Energy Strategy for the Territory

The University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) in partnership with the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) are looking for community input on the development of a comprehensive energy strategic plan for the Territory. The aim of the plan is to outline potential strategies, actions and programs that will bring the Virgin Islands together towards a brighter, cleaner and sustainable future of energy management. The plan will establish both short and long-term objectives for progressing the Territory’s energy sector, in alignment with community principles.

Energy, PolicyAriel StolzOctober 6, 2021energy, renewable energy, clean energy, energy strategic plan, vi energy office, vieo, virgin islands, usviComment

USVI Drought Update - June 2021

This June 2021 drought update was prepared by Christina Chanes and Greg Guannel of the University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Green Technology Center.

Water, Food, Environment, Climate ChangeAriel StolzJuly 17, 2021drought update, drought, usvi, farmers, agricultureComment

UVI Partners with Government Agencies to Celebrate Earth Day 2021

In honor and celebration of Earth Day 2021, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (VIDPNR), the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) are co-hosting a series of webinars and community conversations about solid waste in the USVI. The webinars will explore how the community can reduce, reuse, resell, repair, repurpose, and recycle all the materials generated in the Territory.

What about microgrids for the USVI?

This blog post was written by Kervin Mathurin a Physics major at the University of the Virgin Islands.

Humankind energy consumption is without a doubt extremely high and of course expected to increase the more technologically advance we become. With this in mind it only makes sense that we are able to meet our high energy demands all the time. This can be done with the use of microgrids, which can work alongside or independently to the central grid to continuously provide the power we desire.

EnergyAriel StolzMarch 17, 2021renewable energy, clean energy, energy, microgridsComment

UVI Caribbean Green Technology Center to host World Water Day Outreach Events in March

What does water mean to you? In celebration of #WorldWaterDay, the Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) at the University of the Virgin Islands will host World Water Month outreach events throughout the month of March to showcase the ways Virgin Islanders can learn more about water quality, safe drinking water, water conservation strategies, wastewater, and the impacts of drought on agriculture.