Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Government to Consult on New Cockle and Queeen Scallop Fisheries Management Plans. New draft Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) designed to improve the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks have opened for consultation, securing the health of the UK fishing industry which depends on them. The draft plans on cockle and Queen scallop among others, which… Read more »
Creativity celebrates the Underwater Mysteries of the Solway. From Oysters to real life sea creatures revealed by a new film “Solway Unseen” Solway Coast and Marine Project are working with Creative Stranraer to offer some oyster and sea creature themes creative Workshops Creative Workshops for all the family in the October Holidays which connect people… Read more »
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 – Report. Report and results from The Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2024 (1st – 30th September) are now in: Over 250 nurdle hunts took place by over 1,300 volunteers 90% of nurdle hunts found nurdles 42% of nurdle hunts found over 100 nurdles 29 countries have taken part this… Read more »
Exploring and Celebrating Our Marine Environment Workshop Invite – Allonby Bay on Thursday 24 October 2024. Marine non-licensable activities The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for assessing and managing impacts of marine non-licensable activities in HPMAs between 0 and 12 nautical miles (nm) in English waters. Marine non-licensable activities are those which do not… Read more »
Wild Goose Festival Starting Soon! Wild Goose Festival is back for another year with a fun-filled programme of inspiring and educational family-friendly activities and events across Dumfries & Galloway. The ten-day festival runs from 18th – 27th October 2024, weaving art, culture, and nature together through a series of activities from interactive storytelling, conversations to… Read more »
Nature Calls – Bin the Wipes. Scottish Water’s new campaign is asking people to ‘bin the wipes’. Many wipes contain plastic, meaning they don’t break down in the sewer and can cause blockages. Climate change brings heavier rainfall. As sewers become overwhelmed, household waste products – wipes, sanitary items, nappies – can escape into our… Read more »
Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) will hold it’s 20th AGM on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at WWT Caerlaverock, Dumfries. Come along and celebrate SFP’s 20th AGM, hear all about the work we’ve been involved in and enjoy a free lunch and guided walk / talk at WWT Caerlaverock. SFP is currently running the Solway Shore Action… Read more »
D&G Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Round 4 Now Open. The total funding available in Dumfries and Galloway in this round is £440,157.76. The ambition of the fund is to support initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing at a small scale, grass roots, community level to those aged 16 and over. Funded organisations… Read more »
Scottish Marine planning zone consultation. Plans to extend marine planning zones in Scotland have been put out to public consultation. Fish and shellfish farms require planning permission out to twelve nautical miles, however local authority responsibilities for planning controls currently only extend to three nautical miles. Under new proposals, the marine planning zones will be… Read more »
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