For the third year running Solent Protection Society has extracted and analysed the Environment Agency annual data on storm overflow releases into the Solent.  There are some 300 storm overflows which the society has identified which discharge directly into the Solent, or into the tidal rivers and harbours that feed into it, for tens of … Continue reading Untreated sewage continues to spill into the Solent

The forces of nature, sometimes aggravated by the actions of man, are challenging the landscape and seascape which we seek to protect. The Solent is now constantly under huge pressure from shipping, leisure activities and development along its shoreline, as well as the impact of climate change. The aim of the Solent Protection Society (SPS), … Continue reading SPS extends a welcome to the Chichester Harbour community

Our Winter/Spring series of evening online webinars for Solent Protection Society members and friends, continues at 7:30 pm on February 6th when we will welcome Rob Woodside, Conservation & Estates Director of English Heritage. Rob has 25 years' experience of working in the heritage, environment and sustainability sectors. English Heritage is responsible for the conservation … Continue reading Solent Protection Society – Members’ webinar evenings

An article published in the Guardian on 11 January 2023 entitled "What happens when a huge ship sinks? A step-by-step guide to averting disaster", makes fascinating reading. Among the many interesting links within the article, the Safety and Shipping Review 2022 from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) stands out, giving an annual review of trends … Continue reading Maritime salvage article reawakens memories of the Hoegh Osaka

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?

The post below reproduces the Solent Forum Newsletter emailed to members in December 2022. Use the following table of contents to jump to a specific topic. Biodiversity and ConservationBoating and WatersportsBusiness and IndustryCoastal and Climate ChangeCoastal CommunitiesFisheries and ShellfisheriesFlood and Coastal Erosion Risk ManagementPorts, Harbours and ShippingRecreation and TourismWater QualityGrants, Funding and ResearchConsultations Biodiversity and … Continue reading Solent Forum News – December 2022

[Ian West and Tonya West - Geology of the Wessex Coast ] The Solent Estuarine System consists of Southampton Water, the West Solent, the East Solent and Spithead, Portsmouth, Langstone and Chichester Harbour, all of which are drowned Pleistocene river systems. The Solent River extended from west to east at a time when sea-level was … Continue reading Pollution from the river basins

We're delighted to say that the Autumn 2022 Newsletter has left the printer and been posted to our members, along with details of the upcoming AGM. To obtain your own crisp glossy copy, head for our Membership and Donations page.

Langstone Harbour and the Southern Water Budds Farm wastewater treatment works made a national appearance on Friday 2nd September, when Channel 4 News carried 'an exclusive report' Minnie Stevenson on work being carried out jointly by Portsmouth and Brunel Universities. https://youtu.be/ntNGN9X6gEc Film credits to Channel 4 television and Chris Pearsall Photography.

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