The controversial plan to build a BJ’s wholesale Club and several other retail outlets on South Avenue is moving forward. But some say the move will put nearby residents at risk of flooding since the construction would disrupt nearby wetlands.
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Join the SICWF in showing its opposition to the destruction of Staten Island Wetlands in Graniteville.
We will be protesting every Saturday in February from 11:30am -1:30pm in Linden, NJ.(1001 E. Edgar Rd. Linden,NJ07036) This is the location that many Staten Islanders travel to shop.
The goal of the protest is to raise awareness of the fact that the current owner of the Graniteville Wetlands planning to destroy precious wetlands and lease to BJ’s at the expense of the health and safety of the local residents.
The cost to the residents will be increased traffic and risk of flooding, as well as prohibitive costs for flood insurance.
By The Trust for Public Land.
Wetland systems proved critical in protecting Staten Island communities during 2012’s Hurricane Sandy by providing a natural buffer from the rising waters. The Trust for Public Land is currently working as quickly as possible to identify and acquire more lands in Staten Island in order to expand a network of wetlands which can help absorb the impact of large storms and protect communities.
