Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Bathing water season begins for 2023. The bathing water season started on Monday 15 May with regular testing of water quality from the Environment Agency now underway at designated bathing sites. High standards of water quality at swimming locations are important for people’s enjoyment of beaches and other beauty spots in England. Throughout the season,… Read more »
MMO Seek Experience of Using Marine Plans. The Marine Management Organisation want to hear about your experience of using the Marine Plans Are you a marine user in one of England’s marine plan areas? Do you have experience of using the Marine Plans in another capacity, or a strong interest in marine planning in England?… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway Shoreline Management Plan Adopted Dumfries & Galloway Council are the Responsible Authority for the development and implementation of the Dumfries & Galloway Shoreline Management Plan (SMP). The SMP has been updated and establishes a robust, evidence-based and long-term sustainable approach for managing the risk of coastal flooding and erosion along each part of… Read more »
Paid intern opportunity with SWSEIC. South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC) is the environmental information and records office for South West Scotland and is responsible for over 2.5 million records in the species dataset, with more added every day. The Centre is also the ‘go to’ place for any external land use party requiring… Read more »
Spring / Summer Tidelines Now Available to Download Read all about the latest work on the Solway Coast AONB; why WWT Caerlaverock is becoming wilder and wetter, and regeneration news from Maryport. There is also a report from the Positive Action for a Cleaner Solway project and some great underwater images from the Newtown Steward Sub-aqua Club…. Read more »
The North West Coastal Forum is Recruiting for Trustees The North West Coastal Forum – established in May 2000 as a multi-sector non-profit partnership – is setting out on a new journey as a registered charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). To help the charity grow they are looking for Trustees with a range of skills to… Read more »
Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) Consultation Closes in April. The Scottish Government’s vision for the marine environment is for clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas, managed to meet the long-term needs of nature and people. Through the Bute House Agreement, Scottish Ministers have committed to designate at least 10% of Scotland’s seas as Highly… Read more »
A new exhibition at Kirkcudbright Galleries between 25th March and 16th April 2023 reveals a series of stories to explain the provenance of ‘treasures’ displayed in a museum set 1,000 years in the future. This stunning exhibition provides an opportunity to take a fresh look at the role plastic plays in our everyday lives…. Read more »
An exciting new programme of free training has been revealed this week for charities and community groups across Dumfries and Galloway. The 46 events will be delivered online by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) and start next month. Place are limited so staff, trustees, and volunteers are urged to book as soon as possible… Read more »
Take Part in Allonby Bay Local Community Consultation Local community members who live, work or are involved locally in the Allonby Bay area are invited to take part in a brief call (no more than 30 minutes) to discuss the potential impacts of the Allonby Bay HPMA, and experiences with the design and consultation process,… Read more »