RSPB Mersey Barrage Campaign

We recently had an email from Clare Reed of the RSPB and thought it would be useful to let more people read it.

"Let me first introduce myself, I am the RSPB’s new Marine Conservation Officer for the north west of England. I will be helping to ensure the continued conservation of our glorious coastline by speaking up for birds and wildlife from the Solway Firth down to North Wales. More specifically I will be helping to take our Mersey Barrage Campaign forward in order to keep the Estuary a magnificent place for birds and wildlife.

Peel Energy is hoping to announce its chosen option for barrage technology on the Mersey in March 2011, with a view to applying for planning permission in December 2011.Over the next few weeks the RSPB will be working hard to identify our response to this damaging proposal, and to allow us to put together a timeline and a programme of work for our Mersey Barrage Campaign. If Wirral Wildlife would like to get more involved with the campaign, either as a group or on an individual level, please let me know and will be happy to provide you with further information on becoming a campaigner. Campaigning can range anywhere from putting up posters, to writing to MPs, to inspiring the public about wildlife. I am also happy to come and give a short presentation at one of your meetings about the Mersey Barrage proposal and our Campaign if this is something that you may be interested in?

Look forward to speaking with you further, Clare Reed"

Contact details for anyone interesting in joining the Mersey Barrage Campaign are as follows:

Address:
Marine Conservation Officer (North West)
RSPB Northern England Region
7.3.1 Cameron House
White Cross Estate
Lancaster
LA1 4XF

Telephone: 07702 891480

Email Clare