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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

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

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 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.