18 + REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Soil Conservation Service

 With the transfer of the Soil Conservation Service to this depart-
ment from the Virgin Islands Corporation, a significant increase in
water conservation and supply is anticipated. Pond construction to
supplement the deficient water supply on the island of St. Thomas is
being planned. It is also planned that the construction of additional
ponds on the island of St. Croix will make an active contribution in
the off-season production of vegetable crops.
 In St. Thomas a survey will be made to determine two possible
sites for the construction of ponds with a capacity of some 40,000,000
gallons each. It is projected that this amount of fresh water will
serve a great need in the acute water shortage in St. Thomas and, at
the same time, reduce the high cost of purchasing water elsewhere.
It is anticipated that this program will be also extended to the island
of St. John.

Wild Life

 During the year 110 bird licenses and 53 deer licenses were processed.

St. Thomas Agricultural Program

 The Dorothea Station in St. Thomas served the community through
the sales of plants, insecticides, fertilizers, chemicals and technical
advice. The maintenance and further beautification of the parks on
this island were provided by this station.
 Members of the staff worked closely with the Soil Conservation
Board in several field extension projects such as land utilization,
terracing, irrigation, and developing methods which would reduce
the cost of production.

Parks and Beaches

 Li'mpricht Park.-After many decades of depreciation and in-
activity, and upon the request of the Land Marks League, this de-
partment undertook the rejuvenation of Limpricht Park in
Christiansted.
 This park was completely cleaned and redecorated with several
hundred ornamental plants of many different varieties. Included
among the new installations and decorations are lights, fountain,
benches, concrete walks, painting of walls, fences and statue.
 Cramer Park.-After an extensive improvement program by this
department, the gate of Cramer Park was officially opened on June