Cordgrasses, known scientifically as Spartina Anglica, occupy the lower shore areas of the coast at depths which are regularly covered at high tide. They offer coastal protection and create intertidal land; by trapping sediments they also increase the elevation of these land areas and stabilise sediment, thus aiding in the creation of new saltmarsh areas. … Continue reading Solent Habitat – Spartina Saltmarsh
The South Marine Plan in a wider context
David Attenborough recently brought the issue of the sustainability of marine resources to all our attention. A Marine Plan is a framework document and a tangible step towards sustainable seas. Over many years there have been increasing and multiple pressures in coastal waters from dredging, windfarms, communications cables, pipelines, bottom trawling, shipping, leisure activities and … Continue reading The South Marine Plan in a wider context
Coastal Access
Proposed English Coastal Path (South) Making Progress. The English Coastal Path (South) is part of the proposal by Natural England (NE) to achieve as full a coastal path as possible along the area bordering the Solent. It is part of the coastal path project around the whole of England brought about by the Marine and … Continue reading Coastal Access
Annex to the report on changes to the South Marine Plan
Following on from our report on the South Marine Plan becoming law, we have made further analysis of the detail. In brief the changes on which SPS may have had some influence would seem to be: Vision amended to be more relevant to SMP area. (Vision) More information on the Coastal Concordant. This may relate … Continue reading Annex to the report on changes to the South Marine Plan
Two new Marine Conservation Zones
In July 2018, the Government announced Tranche 3 of the proposals to create Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) around the coast of England. More information on exactly what is an MCZ can be found elsewhere in the newsletter. This article concentrates on the two new proposals between Yarmouth and Cowes and off Bembridge on the Isle … Continue reading Two new Marine Conservation Zones
The South Marine Plan finally becomes law
In July 2018 the government finally approved the draft South Marine Plan (SMP) on which The Solent Protection Society (SPS) and many others had commented in early 2017 and which was covered in last year’s newsletter. With the final plan, the Marine Management Organisation also published a Modifications report, setting out the changes that had … Continue reading The South Marine Plan finally becomes law
SPS Away Day – 2018
The 2018 Solent Protection Society Away Day was advertised as a cruise around Chichester Harbour on the solar electric powered “Solar Heritage” vessel, an opportunity to view Chichester Harbour and get up-close to the harbour seals and bird life followed by lunch at Emsworth Sailing Club. Thirty six SPS members and guests signed-up for the … Continue reading SPS Away Day – 2018
Marine Licensing Applications – 26th August 2018
The August 26th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial of … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 26th August 2018
Innovative sea defence repairs using ‘Concrete Canvas’
We are interested to note this piece from the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership website. Parts of the sea defences on the Warblington shore line, compromised during last winter's storms, have been effectively repaired using a new technique. The repairs commenced on 1st August 2018 to the worst damaged sections of wall, where the concrete rendering … Continue reading Innovative sea defence repairs using ‘Concrete Canvas’
Southsea Seafront consultation closes on the 27 August
The Southsea Coastal Scheme have had well over a thousand survey responses so far - but still want more. You can view the consultation materials here. There is scheme visualisation on YouTube here with audio description. If you visited their events and want to jump straight to the survey, you can find it here. Once the feedback … Continue reading Southsea Seafront consultation closes on the 27 August
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