Community Information

Engagement with communities and local groups around water quality is a core function of LAWPRO.

Community Water Officers, working at both water body and catchment scales, continue to build awareness, help build group capacity, support training and citizen science initiatives and strengthen links between public bodies, funders and communities.

You are invited to explore the content on the sub menus above to learn more about the kind of work we undertake with communities, the Community Water Development Fund, citizen science initiatives and much more.

Meet the Team
Contact details for our Community Water Officers
Catchments.ie
Shares science and stories about Ireland's water catchments.
Funding
The Community Water Development Fund supports community groups to enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.
Citizen Science
Citizen science actively involves citizens in science that generates new knowledge or understanding.
Stories from the Waterside
Stories from the Waterside was initially a story writing competition to promote the value of local waters.
Communities Caring for Water Conference 2022
Recordings from the Communities Caring for Water conference 26th November 2022
The GAA Green Clubs Programme
The GAA Green Clubs Programme is a partnership between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association and local authorities across Ireland. This partnership has its origins in the Sustainable Development Goals Champions Programme.