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We just received this information from our friends at SaveCoralBay.com… The Coral Bay Community Council and the Save Coral Bay grass roots movement have submitted over 1,000 pages of legal analysis, expert reports and environmental analysis to the US Army Corps of Engineers opposing the permit requested by the Summers End Group to construct a … Read moreFederal Agencies Strongly Urge Army Corps to Deny Marina Permit
Back in October we told you about a fund that was set up to fight proposed marina in Coral Bay. It was astonishing how quickly money was raised – more than $8,000 during the first weekend and more than $75,000 to date. Today we’d like to tell you that the money is being put to use … Read moreLegal Action Begins Against Proposed Marina Development
We’ve written quite a bit about the proposed Coral Bay marina lately. And as you may know, the Coastal Zone Management committee approved permits for it on October 1. Well there’s part of this story that we’ve yet to write about … until now. What’s been happening in Coral Bay lately and, at the risk … Read moreCoral Bay Unites & Gains Overwhelming Support to Fight Marina
I am stunned. I am absolutely stunned. On Wednesday afternoon during a meeting at the Legislature Building, the Coastal Zone Management committee approved permits for the proposed Coral Bay marina. This decision, in my opinion, has the ability to change Coral Bay forever. I believe that Coral Bay would benefit from a marina, but not … Read morePermits Approved for Coral Bay Marina
The proposed Coral Bay marina is getting more attention this week as a well-respected environmental awareness group posted about the controversial project on its website Monday. Mission Blue is a nonprofit organization comprised of more than 50 ocean conservation groups and likeminded organizations. The organization works to ignite public support for a “global network of marine … Read moreProposed Coral Bay Marina Getting More Attention
So as you know, the proposed Coral Bay marina has been a pretty hot topic both on and off island lately. Well today we wanted to share some information with you that leads us to believe that this marina is facing an uphill battle due to environmental concerns. Just to recap, the Coastal Zone Management … Read moreFederal Agencies Offer Input on Proposed Coral Bay Marina
When I took over News of St. John back in April 2013, I made the decision to not discuss certain topics. For example, politics. Well today I am making a very quick, one-time exception. Last night was the much talked about Coastal Zone Management meeting about the proposed Coral Bay marina. As you may have read … Read moreMy Take on the Proposed Coral Bay Marina Meeting
So yesterday morning we received a 37-page document regarding the proposed Coral Bay marina. I have to admit, what I read what jaw-dropping. The presentation contained information on seven phases including a proposed mega yacht marina, upscale shopping area, boutique resort and more. I contacted Rick Barksdale, one of the principles of the proposed yacht club, … Read moreMore on the Proposed Coral Bay Marina
There’s been quite a bit of talk lately over two proposed marinas in Coral Bay. Well we can tell you today with certainty that at least one of the planned marinas is happening. “After nearly 5 years of painstaking research, studies and community input, the Summer’s End Group, LLC, sustainable developers of the St. John … Read moreIt’s Happening: Marina Coming to Coral Bay
So we’ve mentioned a few times the possibility of a marina opening up in Coral Bay. Well it looks like something may in fact be on the horizon, according to the folks over at St. John Tradewinds. They posted an article on it earlier this week. Here’s what they had to say: Moravian Church Official … Read moreThe Latest on a Possible Coral Bay Marina
