Managing Coastal Change is a farmer-led project, set up to help farmers help themselves adapt to change on the Essex coast.

Launched in January 2007 with funding from Defra, the project aims to raise awareness among land managers of emerging coastal plans and strategies, and to investigate and understand the extent to which those plans are accepted by local landowners. MCC also seeks to bridge gaps in communication within and outside the farming community.

Since its launch more than 200 coastal farmers and land managers have been involved, with local groups established to explore the best way forward in their own area.

Although Defra funding has now ended, the MCC project continues with the financial support of the Environment Agency and Essex County Council.

Please visit our pages to find out more about the project and how you can get involved.