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Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
Natural resources and environmental regulation.
DepartmentACDECCulebra Conservation and Development Authority
Handles Culebra conservation and development under special legislation.
Public corporationEPAEnvironmental Protection Agency — Puerto Rico
Carries out federal environmental protection responsibilities in Puerto Rico within Region 2.
Federal institutionUSFSForest Service — El Yunque National Forest
Manages El Yunque National Forest and its resources within the federal Forest Service.
Federal institutionNWSNational Weather Service — San Juan
Produces forecasts, warnings, and other weather information for its Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands service area.
Federal institutionUSFWSFish and Wildlife Service — Caribbean Ecological Services
Handles species and habitat conservation through the Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office.
Federal institutionUSGSU.S. Geological Survey — Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center
Researches and monitors surface water, groundwater, and water quality in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Federal institutionNRCSNatural Resources Conservation Service — Caribbean Area
Supports farmers and communities in conserving soil, water, and other natural resources in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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