ABOUT MSEP

We are a not-for profit organisation established in 2000, whose work is centred around the understanding, conservation and promotion of the estuary’s natural and historical environments.

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Whose Hoo – Project consultation

Whose Hoo is a Heritage Fund project currently in development, led by Medway Council in partnership with the MSEP, RSPB, Gravesham Borough Council, Slough Fort Trust, Hoo Cares and Kent County Council. As part of our development work and prior to the current Covid19 pandemic,

Coronavirus – Forthcoming events

In line with the latest advice from Public Health England on the coronavirus, we have taken the decision to postpone all forthcoming public events until further notice. We look forward to seeing your later in the year.

Dig Day – Planting for our Planet

Trees for Farms is looking to plant 250 hedging plants, on a farm near Faversham on Saturday 22nd February and they're looking for volunteers to assist. If you would like to be involved, you can obtain further information or book your space by e-mailing Mary

The State of Nature 2019 Report

Following on from the State of Nature reports in 2013 and 2016, today saw the publication the State of Nature 2019 report, providing the clearest picture yet of the health of the UK's wildlife. You can read the full report and associated summaries here.

Great British Beach Clean 2019 – Warden Beach

This year, we will once again be taking part in the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean, on Friday 20th September at Warden Beach, on the Isle of Sheppey. If you would like to take part, e-mail us at msep@medway.gov.uk for further details.

Have your say: Kent and Medway’s Energy and Low Emissions Strategy

Medway Council is running a joint consultation with Kent County Council on an ambitious strategy to make Kent and Medway carbon neutral. The vision is that by 2050, Kent will have reduced its emissions to zero, eliminating poor air quality, reducing fuel poverty, and delivering

On the Marshes by Carol Donaldson – An Extract

I was now on Elmley Marshes. From my viewpoint on the sea wall the whole of the Isle of Sheppey stretched away, the hills rising from Queenborough to Minster and falling from Wardens Point to Leysdown.

Sheppey Shorelines 2019, 5th – 11th August

Here are details of this year's Sheppey Shorelines events. Head over to the events page to find out more. Monday 5th August Coastal Creatures - Linocut workshop at Castle Connections, Queenborough (10am – 4pm)  Great Bells Farm Nature Reserve – Nature walk (10am – 12pm) Tuesday 6th August Essence Vessels & Estuary