Grants available are between £5000 and £50,000 and need to be match funded by public, community and third sector organisations
Paths for All Funding Now Open
Check, Clean, Dry: Advice To All Those Who Enjoy Using Our Waters
Invasive plants and animals from all over the world have been introduced accidentally to British waters.
Orkney Greens Welcome Orkney’s Climate Change Emergency Declaration
“A Clean and Green Orkney should show Scotland the way ahead.”
Choose Your Partner Wisely
Damselflies are more likely to be able to withstand the cold Scottish climate if they are part of the ‘right social group’, according to scientists from the University of Aberdeen.
Have you seen a screaming swift?
Swifts have declined by 53% between 1995 and 2016. The RSPB thinks loss of nest sites could be contributing.
OIC Wind Farm Project Update
News from Orkney Islands Council -Key documents on Orkney Islands Council’s Community Wind Farm project are now available through the planning portal on the council website.
Scotland’s 20p Deposit Return Scheme
The proposed scheme from the Scottish Government will take in bottles of glass and plastic and also aluminium/steel cans.
Robinson RR at the Northlight Gallery
“Ralph R Robinson is an artist who is deeply concerned over our misuse of the environment.”
Environmentalists Welcome Air Tax Decision by Scottish Government
“Cancelling the ADT cut demonstrates that declaring a Climate Emergency was a serious commitment, more than just words.”
Deep Down/Fracking
” a poem by friend Wendy, written when the Chilean miners were stuck down a mine, whilst across the world, others were trying to stem a gushing oil leak.”
