Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS 
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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   
 
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CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Friday, May 7, 2025  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
DPNR Announces Coastal Access Improvements and Temporary Impacts at 
Boiler Bay and Brown Bay Beaches 
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) 
announces the start of a restoration and public access improvement project at Boiler Bay and 
Brown Bay, located within the East End Marine Park on St. Croix’s northeastern coast. 
The project, expected to last approximately one month, will implement low-impact design and 
nature-based solutions to enhance public access, manage stormwater runoff, restore natural 
habitats, and protect coastal ecosystems. These popular beaches are essential not only for local 
recreation but also serve as critical habitats for endangered, migratory, and native species. 
This effort is led by DPNR’s Division of Territorial Parks and Protected Areas, in partnership 
with the Division of Coastal Zone Management, the East End Marine Park, and the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Improvements include upgrades to parking 
areas and walking paths, erosion control features, and better stormwater conveyance to improve 
water quality. 
“The Department is excited to demonstrate how nature-based solutions can enhance shoreline 
access, green space use, and environmental health,” said Kristina Edwards, Director of the 
Division of Territorial Parks and Protected Areas. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we 
complete these vital upgrades.” 
Short-term access limitations may occur during the project period. 
Please direct questions to Kristina Edwards, Director of the Division of Territorial Parks and 
Protected Areas at Kristina.edwards@dpnr.vi.gov or (340)718-1082.