A long-planned tidal energy barrage could potentially sever the River Mersey from the sea with little public scrutiny. 

It doesn’t have to be that way. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Mersesyside and the Cheshire Wildlife Trust are asking for for greater independence and transparency over the future of the Mersey. 

The Liverpool Combined Authority wants to build a tidal barrage across the River Mersey. There’s a real risk that such a project could be highly damaging for the environment, severing a vital natural, cultural and economic link that’s been at the heart of our communities for centuries. Questions need to be asked as to whether this really is best for the climate, nature and our community.

You can support us by signing a petition requesting the establishment of a Mersey Estuary Commission to explore the potential impacts of tidal range energy generation within the Mersey, and writing a letter to the National Energy Systems Officer.

To join this important campaign go to the campaign page at Cheshire Wildlife Trust.