Pod of whales visits Medway
Max Taylor, our Deputy Harbour Master, reports that we were visited on Sunday by a pod of what appears to be Pilot Whales. Initially spotted in Kethole Reach by the Fishing Vessel “Julie Sue”...
Category: Environment
Davies says No to Estuary Airport
Sir Howard Davies has formally rejected plans for a new London airport on the Isle of Grain on grounds that it would be too risky and too expensive. Environmental and wildlife concerns, and the...
Save Cliffe Lakes for sailing: object today!
Today is the last day to object to Brett’s proposal to “ecologically enhance” Alpha Lake by filling it in, which would result in loss of the lake for sailing. Many kids from the Medway...
Huge sperm whale dies in Swale
A large sperm whale died after being stranded in the Swale yesterday between Seasalter and Shellness. The carcass is to be removed by Medway Ports. Read more in Kent Online
Environment Agency consultation closes on 22 December
Mark Loos of the Medway Swale Estuary Partnership reminds us that the closing date for comments on the Environment Agency’s ‘Challenges and Choices’ consultation is Sunday 22nd December. Please submit your comments at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/33252.aspx
Six weeks on Darnet Island
Local canoeist, artist and photographer David Wise spent six weeks in 2012 camping (with the owner’s permission) on Darnet Island. His moving film “Otherness” is on his website and you can order his book,...
Small-scale dredging etc now exempt from marine licensing
Recent changes to marine licensing in England mean currently licensable activities such as small-scale dredging and the laying of temporary marker buoys will soon be exempt. Changes to marine licensing laws affecting clubs and...
Non-native Plant & Marine Species Workshop, 8 March
The Medway Swale Estuary Partnership, together with the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership, will be holding a FREE non-native plant & marine species workshop on Friday 8th March, 9.30am – 12pm, at the Innovation Centre. To...
Hoo Marina to merge with Port Werburgh
On 20th November, Hoo Marina was sold to Denis Swann, the owner of Port Werburgh, the residential marina. Hoo Marina will no longer accept visitors and its name will disappear.
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