Greetings, Members of the Media, Public Officials, Radio Personalities, and Citizens of the Virgin Islands:
***NOTICE OF MEDIA ADVISORY***
For Immediate Release
Contact: Angel Bolques Jr. - 340-693-3571
February 21, 2023
ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands – The National Park Service (NPS) public comment period for Virgin Islands National Park’s potential land exchange of St. John land with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands for the island’s public education needs; to be extended to Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TIME: 5:00 pm EST/6:00 pm AST
WHERE: Virgin Islands of the United States
WHO: Comments may be sent to the following address:
Land Resources Program Office
National Park Service, 2975 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 800,
Naples, Florida 34104
Alternatively, comments may be emailed to russell_webb@nps.gov
WHAT: This extension results from a collaborative effort with the Honorable Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett and the Honorable Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. following a community meeting yesterday, February 21, 2023, due to comments and issues on difficulties submitting commentary and information during the initial public comment period.
We genuinely appreciate the enthusiastic commitment of the Virgin Islands community, particularly the citizens of St. John, which has been essential to the development and process. We look forward to welcoming their comments, suggestions, and concerns.