Article by: Interreg NWE The Interreg NWE Programme recently published its "NWE making an impact - Cooperation in action" report. It provides a summary of all projects, showcases specific results and demonstrates the positive impact of transnational cooperation on the NWE territory. This publication was produced under the scope of the NWE Programme's Capitalisation Strategy, which
Article by: Vlaamse Landmaatschappij (VLM) On 23rd of April the online “Water platform De Wijers” discussed different aspects of water management in the Wijers region in the province of Limburg in Belgium. Green WIN partners VLAAMSE LANDMAATSCHAPPIJ (VLM) had the video of the presentations translated in English so that everyone could get a glimpse of how
Article by: Waterways Ireland The Waterways Irelands Education team were delighted to be involved in Engineers Week once again this year. STEPS Engineers Week ran from February 27th to March 5th. Waterways Ireland got involved by sharing our ‘Who wants to be an Engineer’ online workshop. With the help of Waterways Ireland Engineers,
Article by Waterways Ireland After two years of work and substantial investment the Shannon Tourism Masterplan (STMP) launched on March 2nd. The Shannon Masterplan sets out a collaborative ten-year investment plan worth €76.5million that will position the Shannon as a key tourism destination within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, adding another unique proposition to the portfolio of exceptional tourism experiences available
Article by Waterways Ireland On March 24th, 2021, Waterways Ireland together with the four local authorities of Kildare, Longford, Meath and Westmeath County Councils launched The Royal Canal Greenway. The enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is a scenic 130km level towpath, ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages, running along the historic
Article by Canal & River Trust volunteer, Sian Steel. Now more than ever social isolation and loneliness are issues that many of us are facing. With countries being shifted in and out of lockdown, there are people who have not seen their families at all in the past year. However, even without the added implications
Canal & River Trust volunteer, Sian Steel provides some compelling evidence of the evolutionary link between humans, water, and wellbeing. In my experience going on a walk and being in nature, even in the pouring rain, will lift my mood. It is a sentiment shared by many, but why is this so? Doctors have begun
RIVER partners have put together a questionnaire to collect information about the potential market uptake for the RIVER technologies developed and trialled in the project. They want to find out more about the market the IWT market and ask for information for each country of the project about: How many shipowners are there? How many
The video below introduces Els Ryken from VMM and Tim Charlson from Pocklington Canal Amenity Society, both of whom are actively involved in the Sullied Sediments project. Els works for the Flanders Environment Agency as a water quality expert. A trained biologist, Els speaks passionately about the health of our waterways and why it needs
With the Interreg NSR Sullied Sediments project drawing to a close, partners would like to invited you to visit the link below to watch a video explanation of the project. This video shows how the Sullied Sediments team is working to better assess, treat and prevent chemical pollution in our waterways. https://youtu.be/iXU8zeDheDY The video explains
