Solway's Marine Consultation - add your voice to the conversation

So for those of you that made it to EAFS - The Friday night gathering in Gretna will possibly still have some of the debate surrounding energy and 'our' land in Dumfries and Galloway rumaging around in your thoughts - the conversation about renewables is being held, so to be a part of that conversation in regards to the Solway, get along to one of these upcoming events - 

Marine Scotland is currently undertaking consultation on drafts of the Scottish:

National Marine Plan

Marine Plans for Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy

Possible Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas

These documents will shape the future of the Solway Firth and anyone with an interest in the coast and sea is urged to attend one of the local consultation events being held over the next couple of weeks. Marine Scotland will explain more about the consultation, answer any questions you have and help you to make a well informed response. Events are free and open to all. There is no need to pre-register, please just go along.

Tuesday 3 September

The Ryan Leisure Centre, Stranraer

Marine Scotland Open Door Drop in Session: 1-5pm

SNH Marine Protected Area drop-in 1-8pm

Presentation/Q&A: 6-8pm

Wednesday 4 September

The Maxwell Hall, Port William

Marine Scotland Open Door Drop in Session: 1-5pm

Presentation/Q&A: 6-8pm

Thursday 5 September

The Town Hall, Kirkcudbright

Marine Scotland Open Door Drop in Session: 1-5pm

JNCC Marine Protected Area drop-in 1-8pm

Presentation/Q&A: 6-8pm

Monday 9 September

The Wave, Maryport

Marine Scotland Renewables event

Open Door Drop in Session: 3-5pm

Presentation/Q&A: 6-8pm

Tuesday 10 September

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Marine Scotland Open Door Drop in Session: 1-5pm

Presentation/Q&A: 6-8pm

More information including all the consultation documents can be found at:

www.scotland.gov.uk/marineconsultation

The consultation closes on 13 November 2013

I would urge you and anyone with an interest in the future of our local coast and sea to attend one of these events and make a response to this consultation.