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Environmental News April 2026

The Chichester Harbour Federation Environmental Forum organised a litter pick over the three weekends during the fortnight. Ten sailing clubs around the Harbour plus The Final Straw Foundation took part. Have you ever questioned whether the ingredients in your sunscreen can harm the environment?

Published 13:09 on 16 Apr 2026
Environmental News February 2026:

Bird Aware Solent walk Report We had a lovely walk last Saturday. Weren't we fortunate with the weather. It was cold but lovely and sunny. We met the BAS rangers at the Oyster Beds carpark and walked all the way round the oyster beds and up to the top of the Billy Trail. We saw an amazing variety of birds and the highlights were: Redshanks and

Published 00:00 on 25 Jan 2026
TALK "Our Habitat Heroes Nature Recovery in Chichester Harbour" Sat 31 January

"Our Habitat Heroes Nature Recovery in Chichester Harbour" Talk By Kate L'Amie Saturday 31 st January 2026 - 7:30pm for 8pm start Kate will talk about the unique and special habitats of Chichester Harbour and provide an update on work that is being done to protect and restore them. With the four focus areas of

Published 00:00 on 8 Jan 2026
WALK with Bird Aware Solent - Sun 18th January CANCELLED and Sat 14th February

Walk 18th January CANCELLED After our very successful Bird walks last year we are running two more this winter so if you still struggle with the difference between a wigeon and a teal or want to come and see some of the less common birds such as the pintail ducks and avocets that we have on our shores at the moment then come

Published 00:00 on 8 Jan 2026
Environmental News November 2025

Litter pick: Thanks again to Ethna, Jono and Penny for joining me on a litter pick last weekend. Sorry for the short notice but we joined the Hayling Island Litter Pick and weren't given much notive. Next time I will make sure there is plenty more notice. Future events: Bird Aware

Published 16:35 on 15 Nov 2025
Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification

We are proud to announce that LSC has been awarded the SILVER Level Clean Regatta certification for this regatta. Well done Claire Ashton (LSC environmental officer) and her team for all your hard work on sustainability through the Clean Regattas program. Attached the certificate

Published 13:09 on 12 Sep 2025
Environmental News.

HIWWT talk on 1 st February. Thank you to all that turned up for the talk by representatives of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight wildlife Trust . Caitlin and Ian gave a very informative talk on the 4 areas that the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wetlands Trust are working to help

Published 16:53 on 21 Jan 2025
Hampshire and IoW Wildlife Trust Talk

Date: 1st February 2025 Arrive at 7:30pm for talk at 8pm. Register your interest HERE Come and join representatives of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, to learn about an innovative, collaborative marine project in the Solent. The Solent Seascape Project is a first of its kind project for the UK, tackling restoration at

Published 16:14 on 1 Dec 2024
Take part in this year's Great Coastal Birdwatch

This year's Great Coastal Birdwatch kicks off on Saturday 19 October and runs until 3 November . Its organiser, Bird Aware Solent, is encouraging anyone who lives near the coast to take part. Now in its sixth year, the birdwatch celebrates the autumn arrival of thousands of birds that spend the colder months on our shoreline. Anyone can take part if they're on the coast at any time during the fortnight-long

Published 18:10 on 19 Oct 2024
A message from Chichester Harbour Conservancy

We have a number of seabirds and waders nesting on Stakes Island, the shingle ridge between Cobnor Point and Pilsey Island. This includes at least three pairs of Little Terns, which represent the only breeding Little Terns in Chichester Harbour. They are breeding approximately 300-350m SW of Cobnor point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/791PNJhHmzqNRbgr9 Last week about 30 sailing boats pulled in very close to that spot, and several of them landed on the

Published 14:58 on 12 May 2024
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Important information about Langstone Bridge by HCC

Hampshire County Council will shortly be carrying out a detailed inspection and survey of Langstone bridge. The contractor will be using a small area of the public car park at the north end of Langstone bridge as a site compound, as outlined in red below. Inspection is programmed to start on Monday 18th March and last for 10 weeks, but the contactor plans to set up the compound

Published 18:24 on 10 Mar 2024
TALK by Eric Harris-Scott from Blue Marine Foundation - REPORT by Claire Ashton

********* Report by Claire Ashton ******* Thank you to all those that attended the excellent talk last month from Eric Harris-Scott from the Solent Seascape Project. He gave us a very informative talk about how they are trying to restore the salt marsh, sea grass, terns and oysters in Chichester and Langstone harbours. Eric is very passionate about the oysters and mentioned some opportunities that may come up shortly for help cleaning

Published 07:41 on 22 Feb 2024

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