The plan to fill 4,545 m² of our tidal harbour with rock and armour stone is moving forward, but it’s not too late to make a difference. Every letter, phone call, and conversation matters. Local voices and outside support can help show decision-makers that this project does not have broad community approval and that better alternatives must be considered. This is our waterfront. Let’s protect it together.

Contact Town Council Directly

Your message can be short and personal – explain that you oppose the current infill design and why. Share how the wharf’s heritage, marine life, and tidal flow matter to you. Email all at once: cspear@townofstandrews.ca  (Chris Spear, CAO — messages sent here are forwarded to Mayor & Council)

You can also send individual messages to:
• Mayor Kate Akagi – kakagi@townofstandrews.ca
• Deputy Mayor & Councillors – Find the full list on the Town’s official site: Town of Saint Andrews Council Contacts.

Reach Out to Provincial & Federal Representatives

Funding for this project comes from all levels of government; they need to know the public wants a better solution.
• Premier Susan Holt – Susan.Holt@gnb.ca
• Kathy Bockus (Saint Croix) – Kathy.Bockus@gnb.ca
• John Williamson, MP (New Brunswick Southwest) – john.williamson@parl.gc.ca
• Minister of Fisheries Hon. Joanne Thompson – DFO.Minister-Ministre.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
• Minister of Environment & Climate Change Hon. Gilles LePage – Gilles.LePage@gnb.ca
• Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Hon. Pat Finnigan – Pat.Finnigan@gnb.ca
• Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Hon. Isabelle Thériault – Isabelle.Theriault@gnb.ca
• Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Hon. Chuck Chiasson – Chuck.Chiasson@gnb.ca

Write a Letter to the Editor

Local and regional newspapers are a powerful way to raise awareness.
• CHCO TV and the Courier – local@chco.tv
• Telegraph-Journal, Daily Gleaner – tjletters@telegraphjournal.com, editor@thebrunswicknews.com

Use Your Voice Online

Social media spreads information fast.
• Share updates, articles, and your personal story about why the wharf matters.
• Join Our Facebook Group: Friends of the St. Andrews Wharf
• Use hashtags like #DocksNotRocks and #SaveMarketWharf.

Show Up in Person

• Attend Town Council meetings — be present, ask questions, and get your comments on record.
• Invite friends and neighbours to come with you — a full gallery sends a message.

Talk to Your Neighbours

Many residents are still unaware of the full scope of this project. Start conversations:
• At the coffee shop
• In line at the grocery store
• While out walking along the waterfront
A personal conversation can spark someone else to get involved.

Remember: Be polite, be persistent, and be clear. We’re not fighting against progress, we’re fighting for the kind of progress that preserves the natural beauty, heritage, and health of St. Andrews Harbour.