A New National Park for St. Croix, US Virgin Islands?

Locals and visitors alike are buzzing about the chance for a new National Park for St. Croix! The up to 2900 acre site located on St. Croix's south shore, is home to a pristine coastal barrier coral reef system, a historic great house dating back to the 1730's, as well as evidence of pre-Colombian settlement. The proposed property, Castle Nugent Farms, is home to a special breed of cattle, known as Senepol which are unique to St. Croix. The effort is being spearheaded by long time local family the Gasparis, who own Castle Nugent Farms and are strong supporters of the protection of St. Croix's natural and cultural resources.

Currently, the National Park Sservice is seeking local and visitor input on several park options. To offer support for this important opportunity for St. Croix, please write, call or email:

John Barrett
National Park Service
100 Alabama Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-562-3124 ext. 637
john_barrett@nps.gov

For more information please visit these sites:

St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA): http://www.stxenvironmental.org/castle_nugent.html

National Park Service: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkId=423&projectId=19240

Best Wishes, Lorine

Lorine R. Williams

Coldwell Banker Land de-Wilde

340.690.9628

www.buyintheusvi.com

lorine@buyintheusvi.com