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USVI Natural Resources Dept tackles illegal sand mining
By Shanieka Smith
Staff Writer
#USVI, December 1, 2022 – Recent reports of people taking large amounts of sand from beaches illegally have been
The DPNR announced that those found guilty could be charged a fine of $10,000 daily.
While they are unaware of what the illegally mined sand is being used for, the DPNR said it cannot be used for construction.
“In seawater, chloride is present, causing corrosion of steel and iron, which ultimately leads to reducing carrying capacity, so that the structure built using this may not be sustainable,” the DPNR said.