Mersea Harbour is under threat from the erosion by storm wave action of Cobmarsh, Packing Marsh and Old Hall. If these natural saltmarsh wavebreaks disappear, the harbour will be exposed and eventually become unviable for moorings, oyster layings and many commercial and leisure marine activities.
There will be severe loss of habitat for vulnerable birds including the rare Little Tern as well as many animal and plant species. The harbour could disappear within the next 20-30 years. The jetty itself could be lost within 10 years!
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Donation received from Essex Community Foundation
Mersea Harbour Protection Trust are pleased to announce a donation of £4000 from the Bartleet Family Fund administered by Essex Community Foundation. This money Is to be used for ongoing consultancy and administrative expenses in the period prior to commencing the...
read moreConsents Granted for the Mersea Recharge Project
The Trustees of the Mersea Harbour Protection Trust are pleased to advise you we have now finally received the consents for the Mersea Recharge Project from the Marine Management Organisation. BACKGROUND The Mersea Harbour Protection Trust was established four years...
read moreMersea Recharge – Update September 2017
As it is a while since we were in touch you might well be wondering where we have got to with the Mersea Recharge project. So here is an update…
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