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State of the East Grampian Coast
Understanding the Coast
In 2009, the East Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP) published the 'State of the East Grampian Coast Report'. The aim of this report was to aid the reader in understanding the nature of the coast between Kinnaird Head and the mouth of the North Esk, south of St Cyrus. It was based on the three pillars of sustainability - Social, Economic and Environmental, and developed a series of indicators.
EGCP is now working to update this process and ensure that in future the State of the Coast Report is an evolving, web-based document, with a clear timetable for updating information as new data and information becomes available.
This report aims to use the indicators used for the 2009 report and update them via the work done on the Shetland and Clyde Marine Region Strategic Assessments.
Each section will have an introductory report of between one and three pages providing broad trends and key issues. These will be backed up by information sheets which will include key findings, important maps, tables and graphs, and links for further more detailed information.
The new State of the Coast Report will cover the North East of Scotland Marine Region as shown below. This has a slightly different boundary to the west of Fraserburgh. The southern boundary remains the same.
Who is the report aimed at?
Anyone with a professional or personal interest in the coast.
Planned Topics
The contents of this report will be built on the three pillars of sustainable development - Society, Economy and Environment. It will also incorporate the lessons from the Clyde and Shetland strategic assessments.
It is planned that the State of the Coast will include:-
- Population and migration
- Education
- Employment
- Quality of Life
- Public Use of the Coast
- Coastal Assess
- Cultural Heritage
Economy
- The Fishing Industry
- Ports and Harbours
- Energy
- Tourism
- Transportation
- Other Business
- Birds
- Marine Mammals
- Demersal Fish
- Sharks and Rays
- Crustacea
- Plankton
- Seaweeds
- Invasive Species
Environment - Landforms and Habitats
- Priority Habitats
- Coastal change and protection
- Landscape assessment
Environment - Pollution and Water Quality
- Bathing Waters
- Eutrophication
- Air Quality
- Sediment Transport
- Estuaries
- Contaminated Land
Coastal Management
- Progress in meeting national and international obligations and targets
- Gaps in coastal data identified
If you wish to suggest additional content or information sources please email ian.hay@egcp.org.uk
How can you help?
Whilst EGCP can progress this project with existing resources delivery requires time. To speed up the progress with this project, we will also be seeking additional resources.
We are currently looking to recruit an expert group of stakeholders who can supply information and sign off on our work.
Finally, EGCP is always looking for interns, student placements, and also volunteers to help with this work.
If you are interested in our work, please contact us by filling in the form below.
