"Small islands suffer the impacts of climate change every day. Islanders are invested in finding and implementing solutions for a healthier planet. At the VCHT we do it through education, research, disaster preparedness, buying and hiring locally, and nature-based environmental restoration. We work with our minds, hearts, and hands for Vieques... because our lives and future depend on it."
Rivian Foundation's grant
Rivian Foundation's support is enabling VCHT to launch a community-led, shovel-ready project to restore and preserve Mosquito Bay, the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world that was severely damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017. This project will focus on the rapid revival of mangroves, seagrasses, and corals to maintain the bay’s bioluminescence, sequester carbon, enhance climate resilience and support local biodiversity. By protecting these vital ecosystems, the project will also help safeguard the economic stability of Vieques, which relies heavily on tourism and serve as a model for coastal restoration across the Caribbean.
