Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
There is still time to comment on Scotland’s National Marine Plan Review 2021. The National Marine Plan was published in 2015. It sets out the Scottish vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas, managed to meet the long term needs of nature and people. In accordance with the Scottish and UK legislation, there… Read more »
Invasive Species Week is taking place in the UK from today, 24 May to 30 May, and Tuesday 25th covers all things marine. There are lots of online webinars, events and training organised for the week all across the UK and Ireland, which you can find more information on through the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat. Some further Scotland-specific information… Read more »
UK Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme Material consumption in Scotland is responsible for over two thirds (74%) of Scotland’s carbon footprint. More than 10 million tonnes of packaging waste is produced in the UK every year. Currently a significant amount of packaging waste ends up in landfill, two thirds of which could instead be recovered…. Read more »
Protecting Our Planet Funding Available from the Holywood Trust for Dumfries and Galloway Youth. The Holywood Trust would like to support young people locally who are interested in Climate Change and is looking to fund initiatives which engage young people in Dumfries & Galloway – this applies to individuals, groups of individuals and organisations supporting… Read more »
Creel Marking Order reminder from Marine Scotland. Marine Scotland is reminding fishers that creels deployed must have one or more marker buoy attached with the vessels’ PLN clearly displayed. Marker buoys must be specifically designed for the marking of equipment in the water. Fleets of 10 or more creels must have one or more marker… Read more »
SEPA are carrying out a consultation on the River Basin Management Plan for the Solway Tweed. SEPA is asking for your feedback on the proposed update to the Solway Tweed river basin management plan. Your responses to this consultation will help ensure that SEPA and the Environment Agency coordinate work to ensure the updated plan… Read more »
Sea-Changers have announced the launch of a new fund to encourage and support new ideas and projects for marine conservation in the UK. The aim of the Sea-Changers Innovation Fund is to support innovative marine conservation approaches and solutions. Sea-Changers recognises that by its very nature, innovation is risky and unpredictable in terms of impact… Read more »
The Sea Angling Diary Project is for UK sea anglers to help improve the sustainable management of marine stocks and demonstrate the value of sea angling. The project is delivered by Substance and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) on behalf of all the UK governments and devolved administrations. It helps report… Read more »
A ‘Wild Steel’ Sculpture Trail comes to WWT Caerlaverock and will be on site from Sat 22 May to Sat 28 August. Geoff Forrest is a sculptor based at Loch Doon in the Galloway Forest. He takes his inspiration from the flow of water and the bending winds that shape the environment. Like these moments… Read more »
The webinar on the ‘Shaping of the Solway Coast’ is now available on the Solway Firth Partnership YouTube channel. The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Solway Firth Partnership has presented a series of webinars over the winter, focusing on cross-border topics such as salt, dunes, and farmsteads. The webinar on ‘Shaping… Read more »