PLEASE sign our petition to STOP the $250,000 demolition project and building permit requirements the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is taking against seven fishing cabins located along the waterway in Hancock's Bridge, Lower Alloways Creek Township, Salem County New Jersey.
Most of these cabins were constructed legally over 50 years ago and BEFORE the Wetlands Act of 1970 and years before the NJDEP was formed in April of 1970.
The NJDEP has admitted that they just realized these cabin existed in March of 2017.
We urge governor Phillip Murphy, Senator Stephen Sweeney, Assemblymen Burzichelli and Tallaferro, and Commissioner Catherine Mccabe of the NJDEP to STOP the above action and consider "grandfathering" these structures. They are an historic reflection of the water man's way of life in Salem County years ago. They truly represent a local heritage unique to only Salem County sportsmen and women. They are also valuable shelters for boating individuals and families transiting through this remote area. It is well documented that they have been used many times by the boating public for boating emergencies and shelter during inclement weather.
Please go online and read the articles, comments, editorials, and view pictures from the Philadelphia Inquirer and the South Jersey Times. We have provided links below.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Published in the paper on January 28, 2018
Must register to view article "Shaky Ground Cabins"
http://philly.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx#
South Jersey Times:
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2018/01/nj_moves...
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2018/01/with_wre...
Updates
February 28, 2018
The NJDEP is still hiding behind bureaucratic nonsense while they threaten to bulldoze our history for no good reason. I am tired of their silence and will be pressuring their office again this week to stop this complete waste of taxpayer money.
February 28, 2018
The NJDEP cannot keep ignoring the history and heritage they are trying to bulldoze into the ground. This surge in support proves that we are united against their mindless demolition project.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2018
47 Comments
I'm- a commercial pilot flying light planes in this area-lost an engine going to miv. awhile back-had this happened 2 or 4 minutes sooner I would have used one of these cabins locations as a crash landing site!-these cabins and the people who utilize them are one of the best natural resource of our state.
These cabins are part of the culture and heritage in Salem County! They may even have saved lives. I am an environmentalist and they are hurting NOTHING. The DEP should concentrate on protecting us from pipelines, drilling, and chemical dumping, not these harmless, wonderful cabins! I don't want my tax money to go to this! This is an example of government over-reach that everyone complains about.
These cabins were used by the marine police and coast guard after 9/11 for field offices. I have personally helped stranded boaters who have sought refuge at the cabins because of mechanical failures. We live on the head waters of Alloway creek and count on the cabins as resting spots.
These cabins are a part of South Jersey history. I have been able to make great memories on sunny summer days and seek shelter from storms! I hope my kids get to experience them
I can think of 250,000 other uses of NJDEP money to help make this a more environmentally friendly state to live in! Save our History! Save our Cabins! Save Salem County Culture!
I really hope that the state hasn't demolished these unique pieces of architecture. They are historically and culturally significant in illustrating the life of the South Jersey baymen. Save the cabins and pressure Murphy to sign this legislation if he hasn't done so already. ftp://www.njleg.state.nj.us/20182019/S2500/2306_I1.HTM
We don't ask for much at all down here at the end of New Jersey. I truly hope that our state leaders will help us preserve some of our very special history here.
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PLEASE sign our petition to STOP the $250,000 demolition project and building permit requirements the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is taking against seven fishing cabins located along the waterway in Hancock's Bridge, Lower Alloways Creek Township, Salem County New Jersey.
Most of these cabins were constructed legally over 50 years ago and BEFORE the Wetlands Act of 1970 and years before the NJDEP was formed in April of 1970.
The NJDEP has admitted that they just realized these cabin existed in March of 2017.
We urge governor Phillip Murphy, Senator Stephen Sweeney, Assemblymen Burzichelli and Tallaferro, and Commissioner Catherine Mccabe of the NJDEP to STOP the above action and consider "grandfathering" these structures. They are an historic reflection of the water man's way of life in Salem County years ago. They truly represent a local heritage unique to only Salem County sportsmen and women. They are also valuable shelters for boating individuals and families transiting through this remote area. It is well documented that they have been used many times by the boating public for boating emergencies and shelter during inclement weather.
Please go online and read the articles, comments, editorials, and view pictures from the Philadelphia Inquirer and the South Jersey Times. We have provided links below.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Published in the paper on January 28, 2018
Must register to view article "Shaky Ground Cabins"
http://philly.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx#
South Jersey Times:
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2018/01/nj_moves...
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2018/01/with_wre...
Updates
February 28, 2018
The NJDEP is still hiding behind bureaucratic nonsense while they threaten to bulldoze our history for no good reason. I am tired of their silence and will be pressuring their office again this week to stop this complete waste of taxpayer money.
February 28, 2018
The NJDEP cannot keep ignoring the history and heritage they are trying to bulldoze into the ground. This surge in support proves that we are united against their mindless demolition project.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2018
47 Comments
spent many good times at these cabins since my father's purchase of one in 1954 when i was 9 years old. they must be saved, maintained and protected!
I'm- a commercial pilot flying light planes in this area-lost an engine going to miv. awhile back-had this happened 2 or 4 minutes sooner I would have used one of these cabins locations as a crash landing site!-these cabins and the people who utilize them are one of the best natural resource of our state.
These cabins are part of the culture and heritage in Salem County! They may even have saved lives. I am an environmentalist and they are hurting NOTHING. The DEP should concentrate on protecting us from pipelines, drilling, and chemical dumping, not these harmless, wonderful cabins! I don't want my tax money to go to this! This is an example of government over-reach that everyone complains about.
These cabins were used by the marine police and coast guard after 9/11 for field offices. I have personally helped stranded boaters who have sought refuge at the cabins because of mechanical failures. We live on the head waters of Alloway creek and count on the cabins as resting spots.
These cabins are a part of South Jersey history. I have been able to make great memories on sunny summer days and seek shelter from storms! I hope my kids get to experience them
I can think of 250,000 other uses of NJDEP money to help make this a more environmentally friendly state to live in! Save our History! Save our Cabins! Save Salem County Culture!
I really hope that the state hasn't demolished these unique pieces of architecture. They are historically and culturally significant in illustrating the life of the South Jersey baymen. Save the cabins and pressure Murphy to sign this legislation if he hasn't done so already. ftp://www.njleg.state.nj.us/20182019/S2500/2306_I1.HTM
We don't ask for much at all down here at the end of New Jersey. I truly hope that our state leaders will help us preserve some of our very special history here.
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spent many good times at these cabins since my father's purchase of one in 1954 when i was 9 years old. they must be saved, maintained and protected!