Save the Wetlands
of Anchorage Poynte
A 110-slip marina threatens to destroy protected wetlands, displace wildlife, and devastate our Anchorage Poynte community. Help us protect this irreplaceable ecosystem for future generations.
Save the Wetlands
of Anchorage Poynte
A 110-slip marina threatens to destroy protected wetlands, displace wildlife, and devastate our Anchorage Poynte community. Help us protect this irreplaceable ecosystem for future generations.
About Anchorage Poynte
Our Community Under Threat
Anchorage Poynte is a small, peaceful waterfront community in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, located just minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway. For over 60 years, families have built their lives here, drawn to the natural beauty of the protected wetlands that define our neighborhood. On summer days, our bay comes alive with paddleboarders, kayakers, swimmers, and the joyful sounds of children playing in the water. It's a place where neighbors know each other, where kids can safely bike down quiet streets, and where nature thrives at our doorstep.
Our wetlands are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, like the great blue herons, snowy egrets, mallard ducks, and sandhill cranes that nest here alongside thriving populations of crabs, mussels, oysters, and clam beds. We're also a critical nesting ground for endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Throughout the year, we're blessed with visits from seals, stingrays, otters, and swans. This isn't just our backyard, it's a vital ecosystem that supports species that depend on these protected waters for survival.
Now, a developer is pushing to build a massive 110-slip marina directly through these protected wetlands and in front of many of our homes. Despite two other marinas with available slips within a five-mile radius, Egg Harbor Township and the developer are moving forward with this project, claiming the area needs development—even though a successful business already operates on the site and beautiful homes overlook the water. This marina would devastate our ecosystem, displace the wildlife that calls this place home, and destroy the tranquility of a neighborhood where many residents planned to retire. We're fighting back—with legal representation and environmental experts—to protect Anchorage Poynte for future generations.
What We Stand to Lose
Building a massive marina through protected wetlands comes with irreversible consequences. From endangered species to the families who call this place home, here's who pays the price.
Protected Wildlife & Endangered Species
Our wetlands provide critical habitat for endangered loggerhead sea turtles, great blue herons, snowy egrets, and dozens of other species. A marina would destroy nesting grounds, disrupt migration patterns, and eliminate the ecosystem these animals depend on for survival.
A Thriving Natural Ecosystem
Oyster beds, clam beds, mussels, and crabs form the foundation of a delicate wetland ecosystem that has flourished for generations. Construction and constant boat traffic would pollute these waters, destroy habitats, and irreversibly damage a protected environment that can never be rebuilt.
Our Quiet Family Neighborhood
Residents who have lived here for over 25 years—many planning to retire in their homes—would be forced out by the chaos of a 110-slip marina. Our children would lose their safe streets to parking lots, and the peaceful community we've built together would vanish overnight.
Public Access to Natural Beauty
Families from across the region come to Anchorage Poynte to kayak, paddleboard, swim, and connect with nature. A commercial marina would privatize our bay, replacing open waters and summer laughter with restricted access, boat traffic, and industrial development.
What We Stand to Lose
Building a massive marina through protected wetlands comes with irreversible consequences. From endangered species to the families who call this place home, here's who pays the price.
Protected Wildlife & Endangered Species
Our wetlands provide critical habitat for endangered loggerhead sea turtles, great blue herons, snowy egrets, and dozens of other species. A marina would destroy nesting grounds, disrupt migration patterns, and eliminate the ecosystem these animals depend on for survival.
A Thriving
Natural Ecosystem
Oyster beds, clam beds, mussels, and crabs form the foundation of a delicate wetland ecosystem that has flourished for generations. Construction and constant boat traffic would pollute these waters, destroy habitats, and irreversibly damage a protected environment that can never be rebuilt.
Our Quiet Family Neighborhood
Residents who have lived here for over 25 years—many planning to retire in their homes—would be forced out by skyrocketing taxes and the chaos of a 110-slip marina. Our children would lose their safe streets to parking lots, and the peaceful community we've built together would vanish overnight.
Public Access to
Natural Beauty
Families from across the region come to Anchorage Pointe to kayak, paddleboard, swim, and connect with nature. A commercial marina would privatize our bay, replacing open waters and summer laughter with restricted access, boat traffic, and industrial development.
How We're Fighting Back
We refuse to stand by while our wetlands are destroyed. From the moment we learned about this development, our community has taken decisive action to protect what we hold dear. We've retained experienced legal counsel to challenge this marina project and are working with environmental experts who understand the irreplaceable value of our protected ecosystem.
Our fight includes:
Legal action to halt the development and hold the township and developer accountable
Environmental impact assessments from experts to show the devastating effects this marina would have on our wetlands and wildlife
Community organizing to unite neighbors, raise awareness, and amplify our voices
Public advocacy to ensure decision-makers hear from residents, scientists, and concerned citizens
Together, we can stop this marina and preserve our community for the next generation.
Join the Fight to Save Anchorage Poynte
Your support can make the difference. Donate to help fund our legal battle, or fill out the form below to volunteer, stay informed, and join the community working to preserve our precious wetlands.
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