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Welcome to the
Roots for Reefs Project

The St. Croix Roots for Reefs Project is an ambitious three-year initiative funded through NOAA's Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants Program. Our goals is to enhance ecosystem and community resilience in St. Croix through a comprehensive “ridge-to-reef” approach—restoring coral reefs, managing watershed runoff, and empowering underserved communities through education and workforce development.

Objectives
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Coral Restoration

Enhancing reef resilience by restoring populations of key coral species.

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Watershed Management

Piloting sustainable coastal stewardship in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Community Empowerment

Strengthening the ability of local organizations to lead future restoration efforts

Partners & Collaborators
Partners & Collaborators
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News
News
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