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!
LATEST NEWS – 21st October 2021
The Recharge will start around 3rd November when dredger Sospan Dau will start to deliver c 1500 tons of sand and gravel to Mersea Harbour on each tide, day and night. However for operational reasons this will continue only until 16th November. She will then be away for about 6 weeks before returning to finish the job.
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2018 AGM Minutes
Please click below to download the minutes of the 2018 AGM. Minutes of AGM 29.5.18
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...
Consents 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...