ALSF-MEPF

News

Future funding calls for MEPF update (29 January 2010)

The planned call for proposals scheduled for February 2010 has been delayed due to further discussion of Marine ALSF priority areas.

Updated Document - How we operate (14 January 2010)

How We Operate document has been updated at Section B4 -Procurement Protocols

Future funding calls for MEPF (8 January 2010)

Subject to further discussion and approval the MEPF are hoping to publish a call in February 2010 . See further details

Call for Tenders (Dec 09) Decreasing the environmental impacts of dredger operations – Phase 1 Scoping Study (18 December 2009)

Call for tenders: Decreasing the environmental impacts of dredger operations – Phase 1 Scoping Study

Launch of the Thames REC WEBGIS (4 December 2009)

The Marine ALSF Steering Group are pleased to announce the launch of the Outer Thames WEBGIS.

Call for tenders REC Dissemination and Birds review projects (3 November 2009)

Details of the project specifications and tender forms for the above projects are available on this website under "funding opportunities". Please note short tender deadline of 5pm Wed 25 Nov 2009.

Welcome

In 2002 the Government imposed a levy on all primary aggregate production (including marine aggregates) to reflect the environmental cost of winning these materials. A proportion of the revenue generated is used to provide a source of funding for research aimed at minimising the effects of aggregate production. This fund, delivered through Defra, is known as the Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF).

Funds are only available for work covering the main aim of the Marine ALSF programme, which is to promote environmentally friendly aggregate extraction in the marine environment in England or in English waters.

The Marine ALSF is administered by The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) under the Marine Environmental Protection Fund (MEPF) and for heritage related projects by English Heritage.