Rethink Sealink

Tell the National Grid to "Rethink Sea Link"

What you can do

We are asking the National Grid to examine an alternative route for cable linking Suffolk and Kent due to fears that decisions are based on the cheapest cost rather than minimising cost to wildlife at “internationally important” National Nature Reserve.

We support energy providers exploring more routes to renewable energy, but it should not come at the cost of nature when alternatives are available.

The National Grid's consultation for the Sea Link proposal closed on 18th December.

Read our response 

Our response outlines these concerns:

• We are supportive of steps taken to develop renewable energy solutions, but it must not be at the cost of wildlife. 

• We are not convinced that the proposed route can be adequately mitigated for. 

• Our concern at the use of desktop surveys as a replacement to fuller and more detailed ecological surveys. 

• The failure to carry out reptile, bat, water vole, otter, beaver, badger, invertebrate, and river aquatic surveys before the plans are submitted for a Development Consent Order (DCO). 

• The loss of connectivity for wildlife through the development of 13.6 hectares of wildlife-rich land. 

Our asks:

• We want National Grid to recognise the damage caused by Nemo Link and provide a detailed assessment to ensure improvements are made. 
• We urge National Grid to review alternative routes for Sea Link. 

To find out more about Sea Link and why we are worried, read our blog or check out our podcast episode.

What you can do

Write to your MP 

This is a great way to raise an issue close to your heart – and we’ve made it easy with our template. Edit or add to it to show your own concerns about the project; the more personal and unique, the more likely your MP is to listen. Try to be as succinct as possible. You can find your MP here and download the template below.

Download our template

Sign the petition to Save Minster Marshes 

National Grid are planning to build their converter and sub stations on this vital ecological superhighway, home to many endangered species. Help us to have our voices heard by signing the petition below. 

Sign the petition

Spread the word 

Every issue like this sets a precedent for the next – so how we respond is crucial. We invite you to spread the word in your community and on social media (@kentwildlife) using the hashtag #RethinkSeaLink.