Planning Marine Conservation Zones

Afternoon folks,

Following on from our Recreational Workshop on June 23rd, we have now put the outputs from the workshop up on the website.  Due to file size restrictions, they are split into several documents for download, but can all be found on the Resources page of the website under the general tab.   The presentations given by the speakers on the day are also available for download from the website, along with the corresponding videos with a couple available on our YouTube page. 

Please feel free to pass this on to anyone and everyone you know. 

We only have 2 full months of data collection remaining!  Therefore, it is vital that as many people as possible are made aware of what we are doing and use our online Interactive Map to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of how the sea is used.  

The contacts that were supplied on the day are being passed on to our Liaison team and will be followed up in the coming months.

Please be aware that I don't always have time to check the forum regularly as I'm busy in the office processing the data people have been giving, so if you have an urgent question, please contact me via email or the number below.

Kind regards,

Sarah

sarah@finding-sanctuary.org

01392 878 340

Have your say: More Finding Sanctuary drop-in days across the south-west

If you use the sea in the south-west, we want to hear from you. It is your opportunity to speak to Finding Sanctuary staff about new Marine Conservation Zones, how they could affect you and how you can get involved. Dates have been organised for February and March around the south west, so come along at any time during the day to your nearest venue.

Bude Drop-in Day
Thursday 25th February 2010, 10am – 8pm
Bude Tourist Information Centre, Crescent Car Park, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LE

Newlyn/Penzance Drop-in Day
Monday 1^st March 2010, 10am – 8pm
Fishermen’s Mission, Ship Institute, North Pier, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5JB

Poole Drop-in Day
Thursday 18^th March 2010, 10am – 8pm
The Lifeboat College, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ

Bristol Drop-in Day
Tuesday 23^rd March 2010, 10am – 8pm
The Kings Arms, 168 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2XZ

To find out more call Sarah McLintock on 01392 878 340/07544 590294, email her at [email]sarah@finding-sanctuary.org[/email] or look at our website.

Don’t forget, if you can’t make it to one of our drop-in days, you could always map the areas of sea you use on our Interactive Map online.

If you use the sea in other parts of England, contact your nearest project:
South-east - Balanced Seas
North Sea - Net Gain
Irish Sea - Irish Sea Conservation Zones.

If you are not sure which regional project you fall under, take a look at our map.

Edited by FindinSanctuary

Finding Sanctuary are running more drop-in days around the south-west to allow people who use the sea in this region to come and find out more about Marine Conservation Zones. No appointment needed, just come along to find out how MCZs could affect you and how you can get involved by mapping the areas of sea you use.

We have added another January drop-in day in Plymouth:

Plymouth Drop-in Day
Tuesday 19th January 2010, 10am - 8pm
The Royal Western Yacht Club, Queen Anne's Battery, Plymouth, PL4 0TW

To find out more call Sarah McLintock on 01392 878 340/07544 590294, email her at sarah.mclintock@southwestfoodanddrink.com or visit our website.

Edited by FindinSanctuary

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