Category: Environment

Baltic Klipper container spill raises wider concerns

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This incident draws attention to three distinct areas of concern for Solent Protection Society: Environmental Impacts of PollutionClimate Change AdaptationMaritime Safety Environmental Impacts of Pollution The volunteer trustees of the Solent Protection Society are all too familiar with the environmental damage caused by sewage discharges from Southern Water’s combined sewer overflows. Yet, at the eastern … Continue reading Baltic Klipper container spill raises wider concerns

Brittany’s ‘Green Tides’ – a future threat to the Solent?

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The eutrophication of coastal waters has led to disturbing phenomenon of ‘green tides’ across the Channel in Brittany. We are all now aware of the nitrate pollution in our rivers, estuaries and inland seas and the resulting build-up of green algae. What we in the UK are less aware of is that decomposing green algae … Continue reading Brittany’s ‘Green Tides’ – a future threat to the Solent?

Government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee special report on ‘Water Quality in Rivers’ lacks teeth

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HM Government has today given its response to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee (EAC) report, published in January and based on its investigation into 'Water quality in rivers'. Links to both documents and an introduction to the work of the EAC are provided under the heading 'Further Reading', below. Introduction The first … Continue reading Government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee special report on ‘Water Quality in Rivers’ lacks teeth

Beaulieu – Volunteers get stuffing for seagrass restoration

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Natural England has drawn upon the services of volunteers to help with a seagrass restoration project targeted at The Solent. Their task: stuffing biodegradable pillows with seeds at a special volunteers’ day held on 15th March at the ancient St Leonard’s Barn on the Beaulieu Estate. Research shows at least 44% of the UK’s seagrass … Continue reading Beaulieu – Volunteers get stuffing for seagrass restoration

SPS position on the changes to the Environment Bill – October 2021

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Solent Protection Society is extremely disappointed at the actions taken by the Government in voting against the House of Lords amendment to the Environment Bill. This was in direct contravention to a statement given last March that promised "Measures to reduce sewage discharges from storm overflows will be put into law, the government confirmed today … Continue reading SPS position on the changes to the Environment Bill – October 2021

Solent European Marine Sites (SEMS)

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Concerns about disturbance and pollution Worldwide, ports, industry, housing and associated infrastructure have crowded onto estuaries that were previously quiet marshy areas, the preserve of birds, invertebrates and fish; places of peace and beauty. In many cases abroad, the loss of habitat, increased pollution and disturbance has destroyed these valuable environments, requiring major regeneration programmes. … Continue reading Solent European Marine Sites (SEMS)