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Topic: Water Island, United States Virgin Islands

	Virgins Islands
		The island is of volcanic origin and lies to the south of Saint Thomas in the Charlotte Amalie harbor.
		At 491.5 acres (2 km²) in size, Water Island is the smallest of the main U.S. Virgin Islands.
		Water Island is a residential island, with a population of 161 (2000 census) and no significant commercial establishments.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/217/virgins-islands.html (1329 words)

	Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		At 491.5 acres in size, Water Island is the smallest of the main U.S. Virgin Islands.
		The earliest known Water Island settlers were Taino Indians in the 15th century.
		From 1944 to 1950 the island was under the operation of the Department of Defense.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Water_Island,_United_States_Virgin_Islands (495 words)

	United States Virgin Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United States Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States.
		United States Congressional Delegations from U.S. Virgin Islands
		Virgin Islands of the United States, United States Census Bureau
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Virgin_Islands (1671 words)

	luxury yacht charters
		The surrounding water is considered by many to be the finest cruising ground in the world.
		Virgin Islands National Park in St. John covers two thirds of the island and a vast majority of the surrounding water.
		The Spanish Virgin’s of Vieques, Culebra, Culebrita, and the surrounding cays are the latest miracle to be opened to the charter industry.
	www.islandsymphony.com /destinations.html (496 words)

	Yachts .com Virgin Islands Yacht Charters
		St. John is surrounded by blue water coastline and teeming with lush green forests, and is home to the Virgin Islands National Park.
		Tortola is the commercial center of the British Virgin Islands and holds many bays and natural harbors for a variety of watersports activities.
		Anegada is the sparsely populated, charter-rich northernmost island, home to one of the world’s largest coral reefs and unique Caribbean flora and fauna.
	www.yachts.com /charters/Virgin-Islands-Yacht-Charters.html (313 words)

	Environmental Protection Agency
		A State must obtain the legal authority or other means to ensure that new community and nontransient noncommunity water systems that start-up after October 1, 1999 have the technical, financial and managerial capacity to meet National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
		States are also required to establish capacity development strategies by August 6, 2000 to assist all systems in developing and maintaining capacity.
		The 1996 Amendments authorized one billion dollars per year through the year 2003 of financial assistance to the states to be used for low interest loans to public water systems for the construction of facilities to ensure safe and adequate drinking water.
	www.epa.gov /region02/water/wpb/region2.htm (685 words)

	US Virgin Islands - Caribbeans Vacation
		The US Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are geographically part of the Virgin Islands, but from an insular area of the United States.
		It was Christopher Columbus who christened them "Virgin Islands", after Saint Ursula and her virgin followers, during his second voyage to the American continent in 1493.
		Subsequently, the islands were declared the Royal Danish Colonies in 1754 and a thriving sugar cane industry fuelled its economy in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
	www.caribbeansvacation.com /USVirginIslands.html (587 words)

	U.S. Virgin Islands Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John lie in the vast crescent chain of the Caribbean Islands, with the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea hugging their shores.
		The islands are renowned for their glimmering bays, crystal clear waters, white powdery sand beaches, towering green hills, fabulous climate and relaxed life-style.
		Two thirds of the island belongs to the National Park and the coastline is dotted with extremely beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery.
	www.caribbeantourservices.com /company/usvi/usvi.html (372 words)

	USVI Facts U.S. Virgin Islands
		Comprised of approximately 50 islands and cays and located in the eastern Caribbean, between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
		The U.S. Virgin Islands is an unincorporated territory of the United States that has a democratically elected form of government.
		Driving in the U.S. Virgin Islands is on the left hand side and most cars are left hand drives.
	www.couponstjohn.com /usvifacts.htm (569 words)

	Virgin Islands travelers guide magazine - Virgin Gorda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Virgin Gorda means 'the Fat Virgin', as it is one of the larger islands, and rests at the extreme north east of the main chain of islands — only Anegada is further north and east.
		The Baths are a rock formation of boulders strewn from the island across the beach, and down into the water.
		With gorgeous resorts, an active cricket club (these are British Islands, after all), a full-size full-service marina with mega-yachts á la Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous in Spanish Town, an old copper mine, and a huge enclosed sound on the north side of the island.
	www.here.vi /BVI/Virgin_Gorda/virgin_gorda.html (388 words)

	The United States Virgin Islands
		The typical Virgin Islands cruising area extends from St Thomas to the west to Virgin Gorda to the east, a distance of approximately 45 miles.
		The larger islands within this area are: St Thomas, St John, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, Cooper Island, Peter Island, and Virgin Gorda.
		Except for Anegada, the islands were born from volcanic activity, which means they are mountainous and picturesque.
	www.annapolisbaycharters.net /caribbean/usvipage.html (349 words)

	United States Virgin Islands
		For its location in the Caribbean, the Virgin Islands are rich with natural resources.
		The Virgin Island’s location within the temperate zone and surrounded by a remarkable Caribbean Sea ecosystem allows its population and many visitors ample chances to view natural resources.
		In the Virgin Islands National Park, there is a group of eco-camps/ lodgings that remain popular tourist attractions.
	darwin.bio.uci.edu /~sustain/countries/USVirgin.htm (539 words)

	US Virgin Islands Travel Guide to St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and Water Island - Virgin Islands Travel
		This 31-square-mile island is home to the USVI capital and one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean – Charlotte Amalie.
		Water Island is the smallest and most recent addition to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
		The 491.5-acre island has a population of less than 500, and is the best choice for those who are truly looking to relax and get away from modern civilization.
	www.usviguide.com (336 words)

	Water Resources Management - knowledge, collaboration, information, partnerships
		Second, given the great human development costs associated with lack of clean water and sanitation, the report advocates that national governments prepare national plans for accelerating progress in water and sanitation and enhancing equity; governments should aim to spend a minimum of 1% of GDP on water.
		The United Nations project to produce a youth summary of this year’s fantastic UN Human Development Report which was released last week.
		WATER crisis in Qatar, as indeed in the Gulf and the rest of the world, threatens future progress and impedes efforts to alleviate poverty.
	topics.developmentgateway.org /water (914 words)

	Tsunamis from the Caribbean, the 1867 Virgin Island Tsunami
		The waves also damaged a United States Navy ship De Soto, that happened to be anchored in the harbor at the time of the event.
		At St. John's on the Island of Antigua, the tsunami produced a 2.4 to 2 meter runup.
		At St. Rose on the island of Guadeloupe, the tsunami reportedly struck as a 18.3 meter wave, flooding houses and damaging boats.
	www.usc.edu /dept/tsunamis/caribbean/webpages/1867viindex.html (572 words)

	Travel Channel :: Fodor's Guides :: U.S. Virgin Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		As he approached St. Thomas and St. John he was impressed enough with the shapely silhouettes of the numerous islands and cays (including the BVI) to name them after Ursula and her 11,000 virgins, but he found the islands barren and moved on to explore Puerto Rico.
		The name was changed to the United States Virgin Islands, and almost immediately thereafter British-held Tortola and Virgin Gorda -- previously known simply as the Virgin Islands -- hastily inserted "British" on the front of their name.
		The backbone of the economy is tourism, but at the heart of the islands is an independent, separate being: a rollicking hodgepodge of West Indian culture with a sense of humor that puts sex and politics in almost every conversation.
	travel.discovery.com /destinations/fodors/usvirginislands/overview.html (728 words)

	Water Island Visitor's Guide
		Water Island does not have an airport but is located just a half-mile off the south side of St. Thomas and is connected to St. Thomas by regular ferry service.
		The island is not crowded, population 161 (2000 Census), and is often referred to by residents and visitors as the "last Virgin".
		A vacation on Water Island might comprise of restful days at the beach reading a novel, fishing, enjoying a casual meal with residents at the beach or deli restaurant, hiking around the relatively traffic free roads, taking a fun bike tour or taking a daytrip to St. Thomas!
	vinow.com /waterisland (485 words)

	Small Island Developing States Network: List of Islands
		are small island and low-lying coastal countries that share similar sustainable development challenges, including small population, lack of resources, remoteness, susceptibility to natural disasters, excessive dependence on international trade and vulnerability to global developments.
		The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD), in the context of its Multi-Year thematic Programme of Work, continuously reviews the implementation of the Barbados Programme of Action (4th session, in 1996, and its 6th session, in 1998).
		At present, fifty-one small island developing States and territories are included in the list used by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in monitoring the progress in the implementation of the Barbados Programme of Action.
	www.sidsnet.org /2.html (405 words)

	Virgin Islands (United States)
		The flag of the United States Virgin Islands was adopted by Executive Order on May 17,1921.
		Upon a white field between, the letters V I, an American Eagle in yellow is displayed with the shield of the United States on its breast.
		The letters V I and the three arrows are in azure blue and the blue of the shield is the blue of the arms and flag of the United States.
	flagspot.net /flags/vi.html (739 words)

	Private Islands For Rent in The Caribbean - Travelers Digest
		Bonefish Cay, Bahamas - This 13 acre island is located in the Abacos chain of islands in the Bahamas and takes its name because of its interesting form and the amount of bonefish in this region.
		Guana Island, British Virgin Islands - Guana is a lush 850 acre Garden of Eden located in the British Virgin Islands just minutes by private launch north of Tortola.
		Necker Island, British Virgin Islands - Surrounded by the sparkling blue Caribbean sea of the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island exudes the elegance and lifestyle of the rich and famous.
	www.travelersdigest.com /islands/caribbean.htm (437 words)

	Mahal Kita (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The United States Virgin Islands is located in the Eastern Caribbean, approximately a two and a half hour flight from Miami.
		The Virgin Islands is an official American territory governed by U.S. laws.
		Croix, the largest of the islands (28 miles long and seven miles at it's widest point), has a remarkably diverse and beautiful landscape ranging from a tropical rainforest to desert vegetation.
	www.stcroixweddings.net (158 words)

	Educational CyberPlayGround: United States Virgin Islands Caribbean Curriculum
		The real growth of the Jewish population in the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix came as a direct result of the destruction of the Jewish community in the nearby Dutch island of St. Eustatius in 1781, which was attacked by the British for having aided the American Revolution.
		President Roosevelt officially acknowledge this important role played by the Caribbean island, when he unveiled a tablet on St. Eustatius which read: here the sovereignty of the United States of America was first formally acknowledged to a national vessel by a foreign official.
		United States purchases the three islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, forming the US Virgin Islands.
	www.edu-cyberpg.com /culdesac/USVI/usvi.html (1714 words)

	Mitchell's West Indian Bibliography (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.cs.wisc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		United British West Indian Petroleum Syndicate Limited: Correspondence with Chamber of Commerce and Secretary of State for the Colonies re Pipe-lines Agreement.
		United States and the Republic of Hayti, 1888-1889.
		United States Insular Commission to the Secretary of War upon Investigations Made into the Civil Affairs of the Island of Porto Rico.
	www.books.ai.cob-web.org:8888 /8th/U.htm (2359 words)

	Water Conservation Pledge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Although approximately 75 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, about 97 percent of that water is salty.
		Water Conservation is a key link between balancing current and future water needs.
		Use a rain gauge and consider skipping my watering day if rain is forecast, or the lawn doesn’t appear to need water.
	www.tampagov.net /dept_water/conservation_education/Pledge/pledge.asp (298 words)

	Prevalence of Diabetes --- U.S. Virgin Islands, 1999--2001
		The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) comprises four islands (St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and Water Island) (2000 population: 108,612) located 70 miles east of Puerto Rico.
		BRFSS is a state-based, random-digit--dialed telephone survey of the U.S. civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged >18 years in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and USVI.
		The estimated prevalence among USVI fls (9.5%) and Hispanics (7.3%) is comparable to that of fls (9.7%) and Hispanics (8.0%) in the 50 states (4,5).
	www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5227a3.htm (1327 words)

	Homes in the Virgin Islands
		Homes in the Virgin Islands tend to be nestled in the old volcanic hills, adding to the beauty.
		Most people visit the four main islands, St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas and Water Island, but several dozen smaller islands also belong to this United States territory.
		Strap on your mask and pull on your fins—you’ll be drawn to snorkel before you finish unpacking when you see the coral reefs that frame this breezy, oceanfront villa.
	www.vacationrental.org /us-virgin-islands-vacation-rentals.html (328 words)

	Virgin Islands Vacation Rentals Virgin Islands Rentals GreatRentals.com
		With an array of oceanfront condos, luxury villas, and beach houses to choose from, a Virgin Islands vacation rental is perfect for family vacations or romantic getaways.
		The Virgin Islands is a group of lovely Caribbean islands situated east of Puerto Rico.
		The U.S. Virgin Islands includes the three islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
	www.greatrentals.com /virginislands/virginislands.html (361 words)

	Water Quality Information Center: Regional Information
		EPA Region 2 Water Homepage; water issues, programs, and information in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.
		EPA Region 3 Water Protection Division; covers the states of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
		EPA Region 7 Water Division deals with the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
	www.nal.usda.gov /wqic/region.shtml (448 words)

	Relocation to the U.S. Virgin Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Although the U.S. Virgin Islands is an United States Territory and all the citizens are also United States citizens, they cannot vote in Presidential elections.
		All the islands have drivers who stop in the middle of the road to load or unload passengers or talk to friends.
		There are many different groups of people originating from the other Caribbean islands, Europe, and India and etc. As a result you will find many different dialects that comprise part of the diverse cultural population in the islands.
	www.here.vi /USVI/Relocation/relocation.html (1155 words)

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