Funding for water quality projects nationwide
Agriculture is the most prevalent significant pressure impacting over 1,000 waterbodies in Ireland, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
155 projects in 26 counties have been awarded funding under the Community Water Development Fund Open Call 2024.
The types of projects approved for funding under this year’s open call include river and habitat enhancement work, such as planting of native tree species and hedgerows; pollinator-friendly planting; fencing and installation of riparian buffer zones near waterbodies (areas free of chemical and organic fertilisers, cultivation and spraying); and a range of awareness-raising initiatives.
