Europe’s first artificial surf reef is currently being built in Boscombe, Bournemouth this year and is set to put Bournemouth firmly on the UK surf map.  The surf reef will act as a ramp, pushing waves upwards, doubling their size and improving their quality for surfers.

The Environment Agency

HM Government Agency, responsible for river flood defence and local flood warning plans.  Encourages the provision of adequate, economically, technically and environmentally sound and sustainable flood and coastal defence measures.  Also discourages inappropriate development in areas at risk from flooding and coastal erosion and monitors local authority high level targets for flood and coastal defence.

Natural England

HM Government Agency, responsible for enabling UK legislation & conservation of dynamic coasts, and managing European Habitats Directive and International Agreements in the coastal zone.

(SCOPAC) Regional Coastal Group responsible for inter-authority co-ordination of coastal defence.  Conducts local coastal research and reports to DEFRA and other coastal groups throughout England & Wales.

Dorset Coast Forum

County-wide Coastal Zone Management Group, responsible for development local coastal management policies.

Responsible for developing the Dorset Biodiversity Strategy and a consultee to the Councils' flood & coastal management programme.

UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife.  MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life, and is a consultee to the Councils' coastal management programme.

CoastNet

Coastal network promoting the exchange of ideas, information and expertise to find long term solutions to coastal issues.

A collection of more than 20,000 interactive maps and images recording the cultural heritage, natural environment and local history of Dorset.  Hosted by Bournemouth University and funded by the Big Lottery.