The Nature Conservancy has been working in the U.S. Virgin Islands since we first began to address conservation challenges in the Caribbean more than 40 years ago. Almost three decades ago, the Conservancy established a nature preserve on St. Croix called Estate Little Princess, which became the headquarters of our Virgin Islands’ program. Today, the Conservancy is implementing ecosystem-based solutions to conserve the vital marine and coastal habitats, like coral reefs and mangroves, that protect vulnerable shorelines, support livelihoods, preserve biodiversity and safeguard wildlife.