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Marine Conservation Society
A UK charity dedicated to protecting the marine environment and its wildlife
Nature on the map
Identifying local wildlife and location of SSSI's and nature reserves
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Securing a healthy environment for birds and wildlife
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
Report sightings of whales and dolphins
WiSe Scheme
Take a wildlife watching course
Low Impact Life Onboard
A website dedicated to minimising environmental impact whilst living on inland waterways
Considerate Boater
A website dedicated to letting you know what is considered good conduct on inland waterways
Keep Ocean Clean
Loads of activities and games for kids
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Continually improving maritime safety and protecting the marine environment
British Waterways
Responsible for maintaining 2,000 miles of inland waterway network
Inland Waterways Association
Ensuring that existing waterways and their surroundings are conserved and maintained in the best possible condition and developed sensibly
Broads Authority
Conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the Broads, promoting the enjoyment of the Broads protecting the interests of navigation
Boat Safety Scheme
Promoting safety on the inland waterways in respect of boats, their installations and components
Scottish Inland Waterway Association
Campaigning for a secure future for Scotland’s inland waterways on behalf of all users
Inland Waterways Northern Ireland
Dedicated to the restoration and controlled development of navigable canals, rivers and lakes
Association of Inland Navigation Authorities
The industry body in the UK for inland navigation authorities
The Environment Agency
Environmental regulator and navigation authority for England & Wales
Scottish Natural Heritage
Securing the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's natural heritage
Countryside Council for Wales
Sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters.
Natural England
From October 2006 will combine English Nature, the environment activities of the Rural Development Service and the Countryside Agency’s Landscape, Access and Recreation division.
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Protecting, conserving, regulating and promoting Northern Irelands natural heritage
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA Guidance on the Water Framework Directive including timetable of activities
Water Framework Directive - England, Wales. Scotland and N Ireland
Direct.gov
For pointers to greener shopping and environmentally friendly products
ecoFinancing
Do you want to get active in Scotland but not sure where to start? Would you like more information about nature conservation and wildlife? Try some of these useful links for great ideas about activities and sources of information in Scotland.
Keen to conserve water voles? See SNH’s guidance at www.snh.org.uk/publications/on-line/wildlife/vaoles/default.asp
Want to report a wildlife crime? wildlife.crime@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Like to apply for a grant for a programme to fight wildlife crime in Scotland? www.snh.org.uk
Concerned about crimes against birds? www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/policy/wildbirdslaw/report.asp
Want more information on Scottish Government programme SEARS? www.sears.scotland.gov.uk
Want to know more about Scottish wildlife and conservation legislation? www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk
Want to know more about Regional Important Geological Sites in Scotland? www.ukrigs.org.uk, maeb@bgs.ac.uk
Want more information about seabirds in the UK? www.jncc.gov.uk/seabirds
Would you to know how seabird colonies Britain and Ireland are doing? www.jncc.gov.uk/smp
For information about running a litter pick go to www.keepscotlandtidy.org/springclean
For information about National Nature Reserves in Scotland visit www.nnr-scotland.org.uk
For information about Scottish Wildlife Trust, all their events and reserves, go to www.swt.org.uk
To share your bird records for monitoring and conservation go to www.birdtrack.net or email BTO on acot.info@bto.org or birdtrack@bto.org.
For information on the Scottish Marine Bill, go to www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/25-MarineScot/index.htm
For information about marine Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s) in Argyll go to, www.argyllmarinesac.org.
For more information about marine protected areas across the UK go to www.ukmpas.org
