Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Nature Scot is recruiting a manager post to deliver the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF). Given the climate emergency, biodiversity crisis and aspirations for a Green Recovery from the Covid19 pandemic, the public profile of environmental issues has never been higher. The SMEEF is an exciting new initiative being developed to support delivery of… Read more »
Join the SWEPT Project Shared Learning Event on zoom on Monday 28 September at 10.00am. Surveying the Waterway Environment for Pollution Threats (SWEPT) was a citizen scientist project grant funded by NRW that recruited, organised, and trained volunteers to collect environmental data within the Milford Haven Waterway in Pembrokeshire. Monthly surveys between November 2018 and… Read more »
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end on the 31st of December 2020. From that point forward, businesses trading with EU Member States, EFTA countries and several other countries will do so on a ‘3rd country’ basis, which will have documentation and certification implications that we… Read more »
The Kirkcudbright Bay Views Project has now produced a new walks booklet. The Kirkcudbright Bay Views Project, supported by Galloway Glens Partnership Landscape Scheme, aims to enhance connections between people and place by improving paths and gathering local heritage knowledge to develop informed access to Kirkcudbright Bay. The project has now produced a new walks… Read more »
There is a vacancy for a Marine Policy and Engagement Officer with Scottish Environment LINK. Scottish Environment LINK are seeking a Marine Policy and Engagement Officer to work with LINK Marine Group’s Save Scottish Seas’ project, forming part of the wider LINK staff team. This is an exciting role for someone with knowledge of coastal… Read more »
Apply to join the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council! The World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council helps develop World Oceans Day into a unique opportunity to connect and unite youth and others around our blue planet, with the focus on action for a healthier ocean and more sustainable society. For more information about the… Read more »
The North West Wildlife Trusts is seeking an intern for the Marine Futures North West Programme. The Marine Futures Internship Programme offers a unique opportunity to candidates who are passionate and enthusiastic about the marine environment. The Marine Futures Intern will gain skills, knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors in this exciting field… Read more »
The results of the Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2020 are now out. Between the 13-22 March this year, more than 1000 volunteers from 28 countries, across all 7 continents, took part in the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt. During this week long survey, nurdle hunters spent over 1200 hours scouring beaches, coastlines and riverbanks for nurdles. A total of… Read more »
Project Puffin is asking for help in sourcing photos of puffins carrying fish in their beaks as part of RSPB’s Project Puffin. As you know, Puffins are in trouble. Changing food availability, related to climate change, is thought to be one of the main reasons. Project Puffin can use photos of puffins carrying fish to… Read more »
Solway Firth Partnership is once again running the Robin Rigg Community Fund for 2021 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 Solway area undertaking activities that contribute to the reduction of the effects of climate change… Read more »