ST. Croix Environmental Association, Inc.

ST. Croix Environmental Association, Inc. (SCA), registered in SAM.gov since 2004, is a non-profit corporate entity based in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization focuses on environmental conservation, habitat restoration, and community education related to ecological preservation. While specific details about its founding and full mission are not provided, the organization appears dedicated to protecting native ecosystems, wildlife species, and engaging local communities in conservation efforts through strategic partnerships and scientific research.

SCA has received multiple federal grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botanico Sur, focusing on critical environmental initiatives. Their grant-funded projects include pollinator habitat restoration across private lands in the U.S. Virgin Islands, monitoring Roystonea palm species, habitat restoration at Southgate Coastal Reserve for ground lizard repatriation, and converting invasive grasslands to native dry forests. These projects involve comprehensive approaches such as educational outreach, landowner engagement, native species propagation, invasive species management, and ecosystem connectivity enhancement. Additionally, SCA has participated in sub-grant awards, such as a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy to host snorkel clinics and eco-fair events in St. Croix. The organization's grants range from cooperative agreements to project grants, typically spanning two to three-year periods and emphasizing community involvement, scientific research, and habitat conservation.