We the undersigned respectfully ask that building permits for the proposed marinas at Cumberland Harbour be denied. Many protected and endangered species, in particular the North Atlantic right whale, inhabit the waters and marshland in this immediate area. The impact of these marinas will be devastating to the area and to the wildlife that resides there.
The location of these proposed marinas are less than two miles from one of the only places in the world that North Atlantic right whales migrate to to birth their calves. Boat strikes are the number one killer of right whales. Should the marina construction be approved, it will most certainly be the demise of the right whale species and cause irreparable harm to one of the most unique and special places in the world, Cumberland Isand.
Federally protected Cumberland Island National Seashore is directly across the Intra-coastal Waterway from this development. The extremely fragile ecosystem that thrives there does so because of the highly monitored and restricted impact by caused by humans. The drastic increase in boat fuel emissions, trespassing and storm-water runoff will cause serious, irreparable harm to the unique environment there.
Despite claims made by Land Resource and Point Peter that they are "environmentally friendly," their only concern is for their lost revenue and potential lawsuits from property owners who were promised a marina.
The world can live without another marina. Please consider that "gone forever" means exactly that and make the right decision.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to those who speak up for those whom cannot.