The Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust (VCHT) is a non-profit organization founded in 1984 and supported by members of our community and interested donors from around the world. It operates thanks to the efforts … [Read more...]
Bioluminescent Bay Preservation
May 23, 2011 By
Mosquito Bay is the only pristine bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico.“The bioluminescent Mosquito Bay is one of Puerto Rico’s most spectacular ecological features and is a major tourist attraction,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck. “Minimizing the toll human … [Read more...]
MANTA Youth Program
May 23, 2011 By
Meaning of MANTA : Movimiento en Apoyo a Nuestros Tesoros Ambientales English translation: Movement in Support of our Environmental Treasures Purpose: To create an educational experience where participants learn about the history, conservation and protection of … [Read more...]
VCHT Scholarship Program
May 23, 2011 By
The VCHT Scholarship program is designed to help Viequense students attend a post secondary educational institution. The scholarship is available to students attending university or college, whether in a four-year bachelor program or a shorter vocational program. The student should demonstrate an … [Read more...]
VCHT Internship Program
May 23, 2011 By
The Wellesley College Internship at the VCHT is in is seventh session and has proved to be a great success for both institutions. The students gain experience in a real world situation while actually helping the host organization by contributing to its development. The … [Read more...]
History & Culture Museum
May 21, 2011 By
Vieques is rich in archeological and historical sites. Conservation of our historical patrimony is one of main concerns. Our island played an important role in the era of her first settlers. Our small museum at the VCHT includes artifacts from the pre-ceramic period (3,000 B.C.E). The … [Read more...]
Vieques Flora & Fauna Sightings Report
May 21, 2011 By
Residents and island visitors report of creature sightings to the VCHT. Sample Form: December 2006 Name Description Location Identified By Name Description Location Smooth Billed Ani Mosquito … [Read more...]
Marine Life Exhibit
May 20, 2011 By
The Marine Life Exhibit was set up to help teach visitors and local children about the fragility of the coral reef habitat of Vieques. All the plants and animals are from the local waters of Vieques. The animals are not permanent residents of the aquarium, but "visit" us for a time before … [Read more...]
Barbara Bernache Baker Bio Bay Room
May 19, 2011 By
Vieques has one of the last pristine bioluminescent bays in the world. The Guinness book of World Records lists Puerto Mosquito as the most outstanding bioluminescent bay in the world. This room, designed and developed by Mark Martin, with a tremendous amount of work from Bill Shank, and the … [Read more...]
William & Marian Littleford Pavilion
May 19, 2011 By
The William and Marian Littleford Pavillion houses rotating and permanent exhibits on the ecology of Vieques Island. The space is also available to local community groups for meetings, presentations and educational talks. Permanent exhibits include Black coral … [Read more...]
