http://www.humber-edc.org.uk News about the things that interest record centre type people. en-gb http://backend.userland.com/rss PHP/5.1.6 http://www.humber-edc.org.uk/images/hedc_tm_mfff.gif http://www.humber-edc.org.uk/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/7643465.stm An experiment to harness tidal energy in the Humber estuary has begun with the aim of powering thousands of homes across the region. Equipment which will generate power from the water flow has been lowered into the estuary by engineers. The test device, about the size of a small car, has been put into the water at Stallingborough, close to Immingham. The prototype tidal power generator will be closely monitored by staff from Pulse Tidal, the firm behind the plan. clare.langrick@humber-edc.org.uk Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.rspb.org.uk/media/releases/details.asp?id=tcm:9-199388 Spectacular changes in the populations of seabirds breeding at RSPB Bempton Cliffs have highlighted the international importance of the Yorkshire coast for marine wildlife. At a time when seabird populations have collapsed elsewhere, dramatic increases in gannets and guillemots identified during this year’s census of the birds nesting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head have put the area into the top seabird sites in the UK. But among the good news about the health of some of the famous seabirds is the bad news that numbers of puffins are declining - a stark reminder of the ever-increasing need to better safeguard our seabirds. A full census of the cliffs during this year’s breeding season has revealed that more than 200,000 birds were at Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head. clare.langrick@humber-edc.org.uk Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3016 North Yorkshire Rivers: Past, Present and Future - Saturday 11th October 2008 Following the success of the first natural environment day held last autumn, the Natural Environment Team of North Yorkshire County Council is hosting it's second event this year focussing on the rivers of North Yorkshire. It will take place in the Hambleton Forum in Northallerton on Saturday 11 October 2008 and will include a range of presentations from individuals, partners organisations and universities on a wide variety of river themed topics, there will also be displays to browse. Visit the North Yorkshire County Council website for further details and to book a place. mark.wills@neyedc.co.uk Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0500