Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
The Robin Rigg Community Fund Deadline is fast approaching! The Robin Rigg Community Fund, provided by RWE’s Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm, is available to community groups and organisations in the eligible Solway area undertaking activities that contribute to the reduction of the effects of climate change or otherwise benefit the local community. The fund… Read more »
South West Scotland Consultation Events Announced for Proposed National Park in Galloway. The pre-consultation meetings, conversations and fieldwork in the area proposed by Scottish Government for a new National Park have drawn to a close. The NatureScot staff who work locally in South West Scotland, and nationally, appreciate the thoughts, comments and ideas so many… Read more »
North West Coastal Coordinator Position Available! Can you be a champion for coastal sustainability in North West England? The North West Coastal Forum is looking for a dynamic and motivated self-starter to develop and drive forward the work programme of the North West Coastal Forum. The North West Coastal Forum is England’s longest standing regional… Read more »
Upcoming Marine Plan User Training and Guidance Sessions. The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation would like to invite you to attend one of the MMO marine plan implementation training sessions. These sessions have been designed to provide marine planning training and guidance to support applicants, decision-makers and other stakeholders to effectively implement… Read more »
Please click the following links to access the reports from survey work carried out to help inform the Solway Coast and Marine Pilot Project (SCAMPP) between 2022 and 2024. Saltmarsh Opportunity Mapping – reports carried out by Dr Larry Griffin, ECO-LG Final Report March 23: The potential for saltmarsh (merse) and pseudosaltmarsh re-instatement through managed… Read more »
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 »