Natural,
Undisturbed Beauty of Nature,
Right Here,
in the Northeast Corridor
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Downe
Township is located in a tranquil setting nestled in the southern-most
part of Cumberland County, New Jersey. It is off the beaten path, an
angler's paradise. It is rural and that is the way residents and
visitors like
it.
Downe
includes vast stretches of undisturbed woodlands and wetlands. The
beauty and pristine nature of its natural areas are the most spectacular
in the Northeastern United States, particularly in the urban corridor between
Washington and Boston.
Prime
bird watching and hiking venues are found in Downe, including the Edward G.
Bevan Fish and Wildlife Management Area and the Turkey Point Fish and
Wildlife Management Area.
Amazingly,
Downe Township is just 90 minutes from Philadelphia and within a 3 1/2
hour drive from New York and Washington, DC. Yet, it offers residents
and visitors an abundance of nature's beautiful wildlife, trees, flowers,
plants, wetlands and waterways, providing excellent opportunities for fun
and relaxation.
Business
Development Opportunities
Downe's
strength lies in its rural nature. Fishing, boating and sand mining are
important industries. There are also a number of eco-tourism related
businesses in the Township. There is space and a market for additional
expansion in the marine and aquaculture fields, as well as in tourism and
recreation enterprises. Birding is a growing, multi-million dollar
industry in Southern New Jersey. Much of the future growth of this
facet of eco-tourism will be in Downe Township.
Downe
offers its residential and commercial property owners a "zero"
local purpose tax rate, making living and doing business here more
affordable.
For
information and business development assistance, contact Downe's economic
development official, Tony Stanzione, of the Cumberland Development
Corporation. Call 856-451-4200 or email him at cdc@cdcnj.com.
You may also obtain additional information on the web at www.cdcnj.com
or www.co.cumberland.nj.us
Fishing
at Its Best From Fortescue
Thanks
to its location along the Delaware Bay, the Downe Township village of
Fortescue has become a fishing and boating mecca. The NJ State
Marina and other marinas provide docks and ramps for private boats and charter
boats which carry thousands of visitors to fishing adventures on the Bay
and Atlantic Ocean.
Fortescue
is also host to one of the East Coast's most popular fishing tournaments,
the Fortescue Weakfish Tournament. Fortescue is known as the
"Weakfish Capital of the World". For more information on fishing and
boating opportunities, contact the Fortescue Captain's Association at
856-447-5115.
Quality
of Life Abounds Here in Downe
People
looking for a great place to raise a family or to live after retirement or
to visit in the summer, are discovering Downe Township. Its public
education system is outstanding, setting a strong foundation for students
to excel in college and in the workforce. K-8 elementary education
here features small class size, excellent teachers, current curriculum and
computer technology. Downe students attend Bridgeton High School and
may also attend Cumberland Technical Education Center. Cumberland
County College and Rowan, Rutgers and Stockton Universities are nearby.
All
in all, Downe Township provides a relaxed, quiet and scenic community in
which you can live, work and play. Much of Downe is located within
the New Jersey Coastal and Heritage Trail which highlights the region's
historical, ecological and cultural sites along the shores of the Delaware
Bay.
Off
the Beaten Path But On the Map
For
a map and directions to our area, please use:
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