Our natural waters reflect our past, present, and future

It is said that rivers are a mirror for society; they reflect our impressions on the land. At no time in living memory has our impact on the natural world been so abundantly clear as it is today. We need to change certain behaviours and practices if we are to achieve a more sustainable way of living, in balance with the natural world. Only then will our rivers, lakes and natural waters reflect a society with a full appreciation of nature and our living heritage.

Hope for achieving a sustainable future lies in local communities. By working together and supporting one another, we can learn to appreciate what is around us and to protect it for future generations to enjoy. This is a core message delivered by Community Water Officers each year in the run up to Water Heritage Day, which is the last day of Heritage Week

If you are planning a water-related event for Heritage Week, you are invited by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) to submit an application for funding to support an event https://consult.watersandcommunities.ie/en/content/water-heritage-day-grants-scheme-2023