Harnessing the power of nature
Anglesey, which has over 220 square miles of unspoilt natural landscapes, is a haven for wildlife. With an abundance of bug life, nesting seabirds, wild flowers and many other species, the island boasts an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The tidal stream energy project has taken a decade of planning and consultation work, bridging the past two rounds of the Rural Development Programme.
Under the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources theme, LEADER funding was instrumental in the initial stages of the project and was used to support a bid to the Crown Estates for the West Anglesey Demonstration Zone in 2013. Following the success of the bid, LEADER funding was also used to undertake initial studies to gauge the opportunities. In total, the project received approximately £100,000 of LEADER support.
