Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
            4611 Tutu Park Mall  
 
              45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
            Suite 300, 2nd Floor 
                                       St. Croix, VI 00840 
            St. Thomas, VI  00802                                                       (340) 773-1082 
            (340) 774-3320   
 
                                                    dpnr.vi.gov 
 Contact: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Thursday, August 21, 2025 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DPNR’S DIVISION OF FISH & 
WILDLIFE OFFICE ON ST. CROIX DUE TO MOLD REMEDIATION 
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources 
(DPNR) announces the temporary closure of the Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) office 
located at 45 Mars Hill, St. Croix, due to necessary mold remediation following recent 
flooding. The office will remain closed to the public until further notice. 
To ensure continued support for the fishing community, DFW staff will be available at 
the Division of Enforcement office in Anna’s Hope. Please note that registration 
assistance will be offered only on Fridays at this alternate location during the closure. 
Commissioner Oriol extends his sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause 
and appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as the department works 
to restore safe conditions. 
For additional information or assistance, please contact the Division of Fish & Wildlife at 
340-775-6762 (St. Thomas), or visit dpnr.vi.gov.