Budget cuts forced on Langstone Harbour by Portsmouth and Havant Council representatives threaten the ability of Langstone Harbour Board to meet its statutory duty to look after and manage one of the best nature reserves in the Solent. Valuable Nature Site The Harbour is of exceptionally high ecological value and is the subject of local, … Continue reading Langstone Harbour Threatened
Conference setback for SPS
Solent Protection Society has had a setback in organizing its programme. Late last year we decided that a conference with a title such as "Can we keep the lights on in the Solent?" would be a good idea. It turns out that the idea was too good. The best way to replace our ageing power … Continue reading Conference setback for SPS
For once, government seem to have got it right
At last! The Minister , Richard Benyon, pointed out in a radio interview that the Marine Conservation Zone(MCZ) is only one of many coastal designations. Virtually every estuary in the country is substantially protected by Special Protection Area (SPA for birds) and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC for habitats and other species), underpinned above mean … Continue reading For once, government seem to have got it right
A lot going on inthe Solent
The list below shows items that have been tracked on the SPS Facebook page over the last 2 months. In some areas we have intervened. In others we are just building a general context in which to set our actions. MMO Corporate Plan NPA grant support to projects Puzzling redefinition of MPA in Scotland Response … Continue reading A lot going on inthe Solent
Solent sailors voyaging far
Many of you will have seen this lovely old gaffer, Dolphin of Leith, in the Solent.. Keith Allso kindly gave us permission to use this image. Well, Dolphin of Leith is now in the Galapagos. She is a tiny ship in which to make such an epic voyage, especially with a family of four on … Continue reading Solent sailors voyaging far
HMS Nelson
One of the privileges of being involved with Solent Protection Society is that we occasionally get to see historic sites in the area that are not generally accessible by the public. So when Solent Forum (of which SPS is a member) were invited by the QHM (Queen's Harbour Master) to hold their meeting at HMS … Continue reading HMS Nelson
SPS March Council topics
The Council of the Solent Protection discussed the following items at its meeting on 4th March 2013 1 Public consultation by Defra concerning Marine Conservation Zones 2 Isle of Wight Medina Valley asphalt plant Ryde Harbour Wellow Windfarm appeal 3 Lymington – Boiler marsh 4 River Hamble developments 5 Emsworth – Nore Barn Woods 6 … Continue reading SPS March Council topics
A New Vision for SPS.
Posted on 09 Mar 2013 A New Vision for SPS. Solent Protection Society is embarking on a major programme designed to give all those who care about the Solent the chance to make a difference. The Solent is under huge pressure from shipping, leisure and development along the shoreline, or at locations inland that are … Continue reading A New Vision for SPS.
Understanding ABP
Posted on 09 Mar 2013 Inevitably, the Port of Southampton has a massive influence on the way the Solent works. So SPS were delighted to take the opportunity of a conversation with Doug Morrison, the Port Director, Ray Blair ,the deputy Harbourmaster, and Sue Simmonite, the Environment manager. We ranged over several topics, and what … Continue reading Understanding ABP
Marine Planning update
Those of us who attended the marine planning workshop in Southampton run by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have received the feedback report. For anyone interested, it can be seen by clicking here. We are pleased that the existence of a large populated island with an intervening area of protected water (the Isle of Wight … Continue reading Marine Planning update
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