Harbour officials in Jersey have agreed to meet residents who fear that dredging near St Aubin is harming wildlife and could pose a danger to the public. The dispute follows complaints from residents about sand and silt left on the beach after routine dredging work, highlighting tensions between maintaining harbour access and protecting the local environment and community concerns around St Aubin's Bay.

Twenty-four residents wrote to the Government of Jersey's environment department raising concerns about the dredging, which took place on 19 March. Environment Minister Mary Le Hegarat said officers would meet a complainant to review the situation before reporting back to her, while Harbour Master Captain William Sadler said the work was routine, properly licensed and necessary for safe harbour access. In a letter to residents, Sadler acknowledged concerns about seagrass, wildlife, beach conditions and access to St Aubin's Fort, though he said there was no evidence linking the works to all the issues raised, and proposed an in-person meeting to explain the background and address concerns.