Fighting coastline pollution
In the battle fighting coastline pollution, more support to tackle marine litter build ups on Scotland’s coastlines has been announced by Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon.
A total of £100,000 is being provided to extend the SCRAPbook project around the entire Scottish mainland. SCRAPbook aims to identify the country’s most littered coastal areas to enable targeted clean-up operations and also provide practical help for areas most affected.
Announcing the funding, Ms Gougeon said: “SCRAPbook is supporting vital work to keep our shores clean while helping protect our environment. That is why I am pleased to confirm £100,000 to support the hands-on work by volunteers, which is most needed on our west coast in particular.
“I am absolutely committed to tackling the threat marine litter poses to Scotland’s environment and coastlines. I am confident this project’s pioneering work will act as a springboard for other organisations to take action in the ongoing fight against one of this generation’s most critical issues.”
Vicky Junik, SCRAPbook and Moray Firth Partnership Manager said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to replicate the work of Local Coastal Partnerships on the east and Solway coasts which are already using the outputs from SCRAPbook to drive targeted clean-ups.
“Working with local communities and businesses we will be able to recreate that work in the west where it is most needed, making a tremendous difference in Scotland’s ability to clean up our coasts.”