Beach Safety, Coastal Protection & Preserving the Future of the USVI

In this episode of the I’m Making It Happen Radio Show with Nykole Tyson, Greg Richards of the Division of Coastal Zone Management (DPNR) joins the conversation to discuss beach safety, shoreline protection, beach access laws, and what’s being done to preserve the future of the Virgin Islands. We also share updates on the Brew House summer camp and the upcoming T-Off 4 Tuition 2026 golf benefit. 0:00 Show Starts 0:45 Today’s Topic & Guest Introduction 2:35 Beach Safety Update: Following Up on Last Week’s Community Concerns 5:05 Free Summer Camp Alert: Music, Culture, History & More at Brew House 9:10 T-Off 4 Tuition 2026: Golf Benefit Details & How to Support Students 11:30 Thanking the Sponsors Who Made Last Year Possible 13:44 Recognizing This Year’s Early Sponsors & Supporters 15:16 Advertisement 15:21 Meet Greg Richards, Assistant Director of the Division of Coastal Zone Management (DPNR) 16:37 Beach Safety Updates: What’s Being Done on St. Croix Beaches? 20:20 Protecting Paradise: Why the USVI Is Purchasing Shoreline Properties 27:50 Caller: Beach Access Laws — What’s Public vs Private? 31:28 Giving Credit Where It’s Due: DPNR’s Work & Future Shoreline Plans 33:03 Caller: Sand Mining in the Virgin Islands — What You Should Know 34:50 Greg Richards’ Journey: How He Got Involved With DPNR 36:05 Caller: Beach Access Near Wildlife & Turtle Nesting Areas 36:54 Caller: Sand Supply & Purchasing in the USVI 38:10 Preserving the Future: Latest Government Land Purchases Explained 39:45 Beyond the Beaches: Other DPNR Initiatives Protecting the Territory 40:43 Closing Remarks: Thanking DPNR & Government Agencies for Their Work 44:53 Show ends