Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Solway Firth Partnership currently has two vacancies for new Trustees. Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) is an independent charity that works to support a vibrant and sustainable local economy while respecting, protecting and celebrating the distinctive character, heritage and natural features of our marine and coastal area. We do this by working with people on both… Read more »
The government has launched a consultation into a new nature mapping plan for local communities. The Local Nature Recovery Strategies aim to help drive up the recovery of England’s landscapes and wildlife locally by creating a new tool for local areas to agree priorities and map proposals for nature’s recovery – ensuring more value is… Read more »
The Third Round of the Robin Rigg Community Fund is Now Open for Applications! Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) is once again running the Robin Rigg Community Fund for 2022 on both side of the Solway Firth. The Robin Rigg Community Fund, provided by RWE Renewables, is available to community groups and organisations in the eligible… Read more »
Join the Mull of Galloway Recording Day with South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC). SWSEIC is organising a field recording day at the Mull of Galloway on Thursday 19th August. They will be looking to gather a group of wildlife recorders to help record a wide range of plants, animals and fungi around the… Read more »
Consultation on Draft Flood Risk Management Strategies and Local Flood Risk Management Plans. Dumfries and Galloway Council as Lead Local Authority for the Solway Local Plan District, as identified under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 hereby advise that information contributing to the delivery of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 is now… Read more »
Anglers urged to be vigilant for invasive pink salmon. The Environment Agency is urging anglers to report unusual catches or sightings of invasive pink salmon after unprecedented numbers have been detected further south than previously observed. The pink salmon, which can be identified by large black oval spots on its tail, could carry diseases which… Read more »