The Humber Management Scheme
The Humber Management Scheme (HMS) provides a coordinated approach for the management of the Humber Estuary European Marine Site (EMS). With support from both statutory and non-statutory organisations, actions are developed and delivered to bring the estuary into what is known as ‘favourable condition’.
The HMS action plan outlines the main actions which the partnership will undertake to meet the conservation objectives of the Humber EMS. We have also produced a summary document which provides background on the Humber Estuary and how it is managed:
Our aim is to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary European Marine Site
To manage the estuary to meet the requirements of the conservation objectives.
To bring people and organisations together to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary EMS.
To raise awareness and educate stakeholders about the Humber Estuary EMS and increase participation in its management.
To identify information gaps and research requirements and to promote sharing and availability of data for the management of the Humber Estuary EMS.
To ensure a coordinated approach to the management of the estuary and its hinterlands including planning for the future in respect to the features of the Humber Estuary EMS.
In addition to the action plan, those with statutory duties, known as Relevant Authorities, undertake a great deal of management of activities for the protection of the Humber Estuary EMS.
Statutory duties deliver management to ensure that various activities taking place on and around the estuary, from shipping to flood protection, do not impact the protect habitats and species in the area.
A big thank you to all of our partners who have contributed to the production of the Humber Management Scheme documents
HERAG meets regularly to ensure the progress of the Humber Management Scheme action plan and to address any concerns raised in relation to the Humber EMS.
The Humber Estuary Relevant Authorities include:
