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ReefJam Goes Green! PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 00:00

 Reef Jam is expanding its mission of “improving St. Croix coral reef conservation efforts through community education, stewardship and conservation programs which promote positive behavior changes toward our marine environment” by going green with their annual musical fundraiser.  The Reef Jam 2010 event will take place on Sunday, September 5th from 1:00-10:00pm at Rhythms at Rainbow Beach in Frederiksted.
 
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Recycling Association of the Virgin Islands (RAVI)” says event organizer, Melanie L. Feltmate.  “Their members will be on hand at the event collecting aluminum can recyclables at both the Reef Jam bar and the Rhythms bar to help reduce the amount of waste Reef Jam produces.”  In addition to recycling aluminum cans, Reef Jam hopes to reduce its waste by serving drinks in biodegradable corn cups, serving food on recycled paper plates, and asking vendors to avoid styrofoam.  Reusable, plastic Reef Jam cups will also be available for purchase for the first time ever and guarantee to be a collector’s item.
 
Furthermore, Reef Jam is joining forces with the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) who is providing the recycling bins to RAVI as well as a dumpster and garbage bins to be placed around the beach.  VIWMA has also enticed our sponsor Heineken, to promote proper waste disposal through the creation of an anti-litter banner that will be proudly displayed at the event.  Reducing waste at Reef Jam is important to the events organizers because “less waste generated means less waste ending up in the water and smothering our reefs,” said Feltmate. 
 
If you want to learn more, or be a food vendor at Reef Jam, please contact Melanie L. Feltmate at (631) 521-4933, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You can also follow us on Facebook.
 

The ReefJam Mission

Our mission is to improve St. Croix coral reef conservation efforts through community education, stewardship and conservation programs which promote positive behavior changes toward our marine environment

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Why should we protect our reefs?

Coral reefs are important for many reasons. They provide protection and shelter for many different species of fish and other animals. Without coral reefs, the fish would not be able to live or reproduce. Coral reefs help control how much carbon dioxide is in the ocean water.  Without coral and plankton, the amount of carbon dioxide in the water could rise dramatically and that could kill off the very food that they all need to feed on. Coral reefs are also very important because they protect coasts from strong currents and waves by slowing down the water before it hits the shore. They protect our beaches and also attract tourism to our island. Without coral and the parrotfish that feed on them there would be no beaches here on St. Croix! Everyone living on an island such as St. Croix is directly affected by the health of our coral reefs. The treathened Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is one of our most important reef building corals in the Caribbean.