St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA)

What St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA) does

St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is a non-profit nature conservation foundation founded in 1998 under mandate from the Island Government of Sint Eustatius (Caribbean Netherlands). It exclusively manages three protected areas on the island: the Quill and Boven National Park (terrestrial, featuring a dormant ash volcano), the St. Eustatius National Marine Park (36 dive sites), and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden. STENAPA operates under a 10-year Management Contract with the Public Entity of St Eustatius signed June 20, 2019, which codifies its monopoly on protected-area management. The foundation serves tourists, local residents, school-age youth (ages 10-13 through the Junior Rangers Program), and conservation researchers, with operational reach extending to the neighboring island of Saba through the ReLeaf Saba collaboration.

The foundation's core product portfolio includes the Sea Turtle Conservation Program (active since 2001), the ReforeStatia reforestation project (launched after 2017 hurricane damage, with a 3,500-tree on-site nursery), the Land Restoration Project (2023, using Audiomoth acoustic monitoring devices and camera traps across 36 survey sections), and the Junior Rangers Program (a 2-year, four-semester youth education curriculum). Technology assets are modest but functional: remote sensing acoustic monitoring, camera-trap arrays, a sea turtle photo-identification citizen science system, and an online nature-fee collection platform (ReefSupport). The organization partners with Wageningen University, Birdlife Netherlands (Vogelbescherming), DCNA, the Saba Conservation Foundation, and STINAPA Bonaire for research, knowledge exchange, and regional coordination.

Revenue is generated through three lower-margin streams: voluntary nature fees from visitors (collected online via ReefSupport, free for residents), small-dollar donations ($10/$25/$100 presets via PayPal), and institutional grants from EU/RESEMBID, Dutch Postcode Lottery, Blue Marine Foundation, the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), and other conservation funders. Distribution occurs through direct park access, three official dive center partners (Golden Rock Dive Centre, Scubaqua, Statia Divers), a physical STENAPA office, and local retail sales points for merchandise such as the trail guide book 'Walking on St. Eustatius'. Governance is led by a Board of Directors with Director Erik Boman heading a 6-person operational team that includes a Marine Park Manager, Education and Outreach Officer, Land Restoration Coordinator, and Invasive Species Officer.

Name

St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA)

Legal name

St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation

Website

https://statiapark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STENAPA is a non-profit nature conservation foundation managing three protected areas on Sint Eustatius (Caribbean Netherlands): the Quill and Boven National Park, the St. Eustatius National Marine Park, and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden. It serves tourists, residents, and youth through conservation programs, environmental education, and reforestation funded by grants, donations, and visitor fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Sanctuaries & Rescue Centers (Visitor Operations) (THAAAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Wildlife Sanctuaries & Protected Seascape Visitor Operations (Reef/Marine Parks) (THAAAFAJ), Citizen Science & Conservation Volunteer Tourism Programs (On-Site) (THAAAFAH), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Nature conservation services
• National parks management
• Marine protected areas
• Environmental education programs
• Reforestation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oranjestad

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Nature Fees: Visitors are asked to contribute to the nature fee to help fund necessary maintenance of the national parks. Access is free to residents.
2. Donations: STENAPA accepts donations through their website with various preset amounts ($10, $25, $100) or custom amounts, processed through PayPal
3. Grants and Funding: Funded by European Union through RESEMBID, implemented by Expertise France, along with support from Dutch Ministry, Dutch Postcode Lottery, Blue Marine Foundation, and other conservation organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STENAPA manages and operates The Quill and Boven National Park, St. Eustatius National Marine Park, and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden on Sint Eustatius. It delivers conservation programs (sea turtle, reforestation, land restoration), youth and community education, and visitor experiences including hiking, diving, yachting, and guided hikes. Activities are funded through visitor nature fees, donations, and grants.

Product overview

STENAPA is a nature conservation foundation managing three core protected areas on Sint Eustatius: The Quill and Boven National Park (terrestrial), St. Eustatius National Marine Park, and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden. The organization operates a portfolio of conservation programs including a Sea Turtle Conservation Program (since 2001), ReforeStatia reforestation initiative, and a Land Restoration Project using remote sensing technology. Youth engagement is delivered through the Junior Rangers Program, while visitor access is managed via a Nature Fee system and guided hike services. The portfolio represents an integrated approach to conservation combining terrestrial protection, marine preservation, botanical education, reforestation, and technology-enabled wildlife monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Quill and Boven National Park Terrestrial national park featuring a dormant volcano (The Quill) and Boven Mountain, with hiking trails including the Main Quill Trail, Crater Trail, Panorama Point Trail, and Mazinga Trail. Activities include hiking, bird watching, and wildlife observation, aimed at visitors and residents of Sint Eustatius.
• St. Eustatius National Marine Park Marine protected area with 36 dive sites, offering diving, snorkeling, and yachting opportunities. Features coral reefs, shipwrecks, and marine wildlife including sea turtles and rays, accessed via three official dive centers on the island.
• Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden Botanical garden showcasing Statia's flora, offering nature viewing, bird watching, and relaxation opportunities. Features Green Tree Lizards, hummingbirds, and views of St Kitts and Nevis, available to visitors and residents.
• Sea Turtle Conservation Program Long-running program protecting sea turtles on Statia's beaches since 2001, including nesting monitoring, research, data collection for policy decisions, and the Turtle ID Project citizen science photo-identification initiative.
• ReforeStatia Reforestation Project Reforestation project using ridge-to-reef approach to rehabilitate degraded areas, with on-site tree nursery capacity of 3,500 trees. Part of RESEMBID-funded collaborative effort with ReLeaf Saba.
• Junior Rangers Program Youth nature education program for students ages 10-13 (Groups 7 to Form 2), running as a 2-year program with four semesters: JR1 - Nature, JR2 - Nature and Humans, JR3 - Conservation and Advocacy, and JR4 - Ranger Apprenticeship, including weekly hands-on outdoor activities.
• Nature Fee System Online nature fee payment system for visitors to access the national parks and marine park, helping fund necessary maintenance. Processed through ReefSupport.
• Guided Hikes Guided hiking experiences offered through the STENAPA Office, providing visitors with expert-led exploration of the national parks including The Quill crater and Boven Mountain trails.
• Land Restoration Project Project focused on invasive species control, creation of protected regeneration zones, and biodiversity monitoring for endangered species like the Bridled Quail-Dove in Quill National Park, in collaboration with Birdlife Netherlands and Wageningen University.
• Remote Sensing Wildlife Monitoring Uses Audiomoth full-spectrum acoustic monitoring devices and camera traps for passive wildlife monitoring across 36 study areas in Quill National Park, including Bridled Quail-Dove population tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sea turtle nesting documented annually on Zeelandia and Turtle Beach
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Birdlife Netherlands (Vogelbescherming)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration on Land Restoration Project under Dutch Nature and Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP) to restore degraded habitats in Quill National Park, particularly for Bridled Quail-Dove conservation. Provided Audiomoth acoustic monitoring devices.
• Wageningen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partner in Land Restoration Project collaborating on ecosystem restoration and invasive species control in Quill National Park.
• Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional network of protected areas supporting nature education programs, Junior Ranger Exchange Events, Big Live Nature Quiz, manta ray tracking, and coordination across six Dutch Caribbean islands. STENAPA is one of the member organizations.
• Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on ReLeaf Saba reforestation project, parallel to ReforeStatia. Both organizations responsible for managing terrestrial and marine national parks on their respective islands. Knowledge exchange workshops on beekeeping and grafting.
• Golden Rock Dive CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary dive center partner providing access to 36 dive sites in St. Eustatius National Marine Park. One of three official dive centers on the island.
• Scubaqua Dive CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial dive center partner for St. Eustatius National Marine Park, selling trail guide books and providing dive services.
• Statia DiverscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDive center operating within St. Eustatius National Marine Park as one of three official dive centers.
• Caribbean Islands Manta Conservation Program / Manta TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCNA partnership with Manta Trust affiliate to track local manta ray and devil ray populations within Dutch Caribbean through citizen science reporting.
• STINAPA BonaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff exchange program between STENAPA and sister national parks foundation STINAPA Bonaire, sharing knowledge and stories.
• DCNA Nature AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors listed on website: Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance, Dutch Postcode Lottery, WWF Netherlands, WideCast. Supporting nature conservation and education efforts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy (Caribbean program): One of the world's largest conservation NGOs with active Caribbean programs and reef/climate work. Listed as a STENAPA sponsor and operates overlapping themes (reef protection, climate resilience, youth stewardship).
• Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA): Umbrella network of protected area organizations across the six Dutch Caribbean islands, of which STENAPA is a member. Provides shared services, fundraising, and cross-island programs (Big Live Nature Quiz, Junior Ranger exchanges) that materially shape STENAPA's operating context.

Direct peers

• STINAPA Bonaire: Sister national parks foundation on Bonaire that manages the Bonaire National Marine Park, Washington Slagbaai National Park, and managed nature areas under a comparable island-scale non-profit model. Closest operational analog to STENAPA within the Dutch Caribbean.
• Nature Foundation Sint Maarten: Non-profit managing the Man of War Shoal Marine Park and environmental education on Sint Maarten. Closely mirrors STENAPA's small-team, grant-and-donation-funded island conservation model.
• CARMABI Foundation (Curaçao): Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity Foundation in Curaçao, operating the Curaçao Underwater Marine Park and conducting marine/terrestrial research under a comparable island-anchored non-profit structure.
• Saba Conservation Foundation: Partner foundation managing the Saba National Marine Park and Mount Scenery trail system on Saba, and co-implementer of the ReLeaf Saba reforestation project. Same small-island Dutch Caribbean conservation mandate as STENAPA.

Emerging players

• Island Conservation: Non-profit specializing in invasive species removal and island ecosystem restoration. Highly comparable to STENAPA's Quill Land Restoration Project focus on invasive species and habitat recovery for endangered endemic species.

Regional players

• Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS): Mid-Atlantic/Caribbean marine research and education institute operating a comparable hybrid model of marine science, education, and policy engagement relevant to STENAPA's Marine Park and sea turtle programs.
• Bahamas National Trust: Caribbean-wide non-profit managing a network of national parks across The Bahamas under a quasi-statutory mandate. Comparable in mission (island park stewardship) but operates at a materially larger geographic and organizational scale.

Others

• Reef Support: Technology partner that operates the ReefSupport platform through which STENAPA collects its online nature fees (statiapark.reefsupport.org). Adjacent technology provider in the marine conservation stack rather than a direct park operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StenapaStatia
• Instagraminstagram.com/stenapastatia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sint-eustatius-national-parks-stenapa-

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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