iCOASST is a 4 year project (2012-2016) aiming to forecast future coastal environmental conditions within the next 100 years. iCOASST has issued its Newsletter for Autumn 2014 presenting topics on bed load sediment pathways in Liverpool Bay, ESTEEM – Estuary morphological evolution modelling, cliff erosion and relative sea level rise, estuary inlet modelling on the
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English Coast Path – National Trail Update
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
Natural England is actively involved in establishing the “England Coast Path”, an exciting and ambitious project to develop a National Trail around the coast of England. On the 15th October 2014 Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs proposing improved accessibility along the coast from Whitehaven
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Research and Development Programme Update 2014
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh Government have come together to work on the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Research and Development programme. A “Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk – research and development framework” document has been published which
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and Crown Estate publishes report reviewing 15 Years of Marine Aggregate Dredging (1998-2012)
by NWCF on October 31, 2014
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have come together to produce a report reviewing 15 years of Marine Aggregate Dredging between 1998 and 2012 in the UK. The report assists in gaining a greater understanding of the UK’s mineral dredging industry and promoting sustainable management for the future. For more information
Environment Agency publishes Third Annual Report on Flood and Coastal Risk Management
by NWCF on October 31, 2014
The Environment Agency has published its third annual report from the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCERM) series. The report reviews flood and coastal risk strategies carried out by management authorities between April 2013 and March 2014, highlighting some of its difficulties and successes. For more information about the report follow the link.
Revised approach to the management of commercial fisheries in European Marine Sites: overarching policy and delivery
by NW Coastal Forum on September 5, 2014
The MMO has published a guidance document. The document setts out their revised approach to the management of commercial fisheries in all European Marine Sites in England to ensure that current and future fishing activity is managed in accordance with the Habitats Directive (Article 6). The revised approach will be applied on a phased and risk-prioritised basis to both
MMO Report on Social Impacts and Interactions Between Marine Sectors
by NW Coastal Forum on September 5, 2014
The Marine Management Organisation has published a report commissioned to provide a body of evidence on social impacts through an assessment of interactions within and between sectors listed in the Marine Policy Statement. The project provides a baseline of evidence and also provides a framework for using this evidence as part of the marine planning process. It provides
House of Lords Inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation
by NW Coastal Forum on September 5, 2014
Call for written evidence closes 26th September The House of Lords European Union Committee’s Sub-Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Energy has launched a call for evidence as part of an Inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation. They would like to hear from a wide range of witnesses. Public hearings will be held from October to December 2014
Programme Available! – Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on September 4, 2014
The North West Coastal Forum is delighted to announce that the Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum – the national CPD event for Coastal Partnership Officers, their Board and Steering Group members and the organisations that work in partnership with them – is being held here in the North West on 4th and 5th November in
Coastal Access Update – August / September 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on September 1, 2014
Natural England’s Cumbria Area Team has produced August and September Cumbria Coastal Access Monthly Updates and these can be downloaded below. They cover progress on the 2nd length of coast to be developed: Whitehaven to Silecroft and the recently announced 3rd stretch (Gretna to Allonby). In addition the national team has published the August England Coastal Path