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Exe Estuary Management Partnership

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Exeter City Council Seeks Volunteers for Harbour Board to Oversee Exe Estuary and Ship Canal

Vacancies for three external harbour board members Exeter City Council is the Port Authority for the Exe Estuary, some non-tidal sections of the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal. This stretches from Blackaller Weir (in Bonhay Road, Exeter) to a safe water mark a mile off the Exmouth beach. Our Harbour Board sits within […]

Voices of the Exe Trail

Explore the past, present and future of the Exe Estuary by walking the new Voices of the Exe Trail. Immerse yourself in the captivating audio stories of ten families who are deeply connected to the Exe Estuary, a site of international importance known for its vital wildlife habitats and cultural heritage. The Voices of the […]

Publication of the 2024 EEMP Sedimentation Report

Assessing Sedimentation and Siltation Dynamics in the Exe Estuary Read the Sedimentation Report here. You can also find the report in our ‘Publications’ tab, under ‘Studies and Research’.

Join us for our 2025 Winter Exe Estuary Stakeholder Forum

Book your place now! The Exe Estuary Management Partnership invites you to participate in our upcoming Stakeholder Forum. This Forum is an excellent opportunity for local stakeholders, community members, businesses and environmental enthusiasts to come together to discuss their views and hear about management on the Exe Estuary. The theme of this Stakeholder Forum will […]

Paddlers’ Pontoon at Turf Locks, Exeter

Don’t Delay, Pledge Today! Exeter Canoe Club is seeking donations to fund a pontoon for kayakers, canoeists, and stand-up paddleboarders, providing easy access from the Turf pub garden to the Exe Estuary. Current Progress:The club have raised £6,000 of the £10,000 needed to complete this project. Why This Matters:If you’ve paddled at Turf, you know […]

Final Call for Exe Forum Vice Chair Nominations

FINAL CALL! Nominations close on Friday 6 December 2024. Voting will occur at our next Exe Estuary Management Partnership Winter Forum on Tuesday 4 February 2025. — The Exe Forum offer regular public events, open to all who have an interest in the Exe Estuary, enabling lively discussion with those who manage the estuary, and […]

Call for Entries! South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2024

The annual South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year competition is CALLING FOR ENTRIES! Have you been out on the South West Coast Path during 2024? Could you have the winning image on your camera reel? Why not get involved and help support the charity that protects the South West Coast Path! The annual […]

Have your say on the options for the Exmouth Beach Management Plan Update

Exmouth’s residents, and visitors, are being invited to share their thoughts on three options to manage coastal flooding and erosion risks from Orcombe Point to Exmouth Marina, by East Devon District Council (EDDC). Read more about the three options on the Exmouth BMP Update consultation website. Share your feedback on the consultation website before the deadline […]

Green Impact Fund

We are happy to announce that the Green Impact Fund is now open for Expressions of Interest and Applications. The Green Impact Fund is a £1.8 million capital grant scheme funded by the UK government as part of the Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal and managed by Devon County Council. The grant scheme will support […]

MMO – Marine Plan Implementation Training Sessions

The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) would like to invite you to attend one of their marine plan implementation training sessions. These sessions have been designed to provide marine planning training and guidance to support applicants, decision-makers and other stakeholders to effectively implement the marine plans across all areas and sectors […]