Coastline management
The Solway Firth
Partnership (external link) is a voluntary coastal management
partnership which was launched in 1994
The Partnership covers a defined area
and it is open to everyone interested in the sustainable management
of the Solway. It works with all of the stakeholders to
increase sustainable use and management of the Solway Firth. It
also contributes towards regional, national and international
policy development by providing vital input from the grass roots
level.
The need for integrated coastal zone
management (ICZM) around the Solway Firth is particularly pressing
because the Solway crosses a national boundary; this results in a
necessary increase in the number of agencies and organisations
working together under different legal, cultural and social
systems.
The importance of ICZM is further
emphasised by the complexity and diversity of the Solway Firth as
it contributes to the regional economy has a dramatic landscape
which provides a haven for wildlife and is also of social
importance.
See also: Shoreline Management Plan.