Agency resources
Tunnocks – The Unique Flavour of the IRT_with notes.pptx
The inspiration for my presentation is the Tunnocks Teacake.
Relationships are incredibly important to the success of our work in protecting, improving and restoring rivers.
The importance of conversations.
The Inishowen Rivers Trust (IRT) has worked for over ten years in the North West of Ireland. Through projects addressing Natural Flood Management (NFM), invasive species control, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and Riparian Buffer Zones (CRIBZ), we are known for our practical work reducing nutrient runoff, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering community engagement.
This presentation is a look at the contributing parts of the Inishowen Rivers Trust, all playing a role in driving protecting, improving and restoring our rivers.
Building Leaky Dams in Inishowen, Co. Donegal
A short clip from the Inishowen Rivers Trust project 'On the Ground' showing the construction of a leaky dam in Clonmany, Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Works contractor and forester on the project, Ross Buchanan, explains the construction process and how leaky dams work.
This project was funded through the EU LEADER Programme 2014-2020
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas with additional support from the OPW, LAWPRO and Donegal County Council.
Woody Material in Rivers
Woody material is a vital component of healthy rivers. Listen to Gareth Pedley from the Wild Trout Trust as he explains how wood and tree trunks that rest in the river provide habitat and food for fish and invertebrates as well as bank protection. The material also helps regulate sediment transport.
Large woody material can be fixed in place so there is little risk of it washing away in a flood and trees can be hinged into place, a technique often used by organisations like the Wild Trout Trust. Trees planted along a riverbank also provide shade for fish in hot conditions when water temperatures can get dangerously high for fish.
