UK and Ireland Lakes Network

Lough Erne 2024, what a fab event! We'll be sharing highlights and outputs over the next couple of weeks.

Lough Erne Meeting of Minds - Day 1: a deep sense of place and opportunities to connect and share. What are your high lights?

One of the sponsors of the Lough Erne Meeting of Minds 2024 event is Esmée Fairbairn Foundation! 🎉 Their continued support of the Blue Spaces Programme is making a significant impact on protecting and restoring water environments across the UK. By funding essential projects, they are helping communities thrive and ensuring a healthier natural world for future generations. 🌟 Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/gy8mtti5 🎟️ Now available Book Online Ticket for Day 2 – Option 2: https://lnkd.in/ec3KBpm6 #UKILakes2024 #BlueSpaces #WaterRestoration #CommunityImpact #LoughErne

Are you passionate about effective water management and conservation? Don’t miss the opportunity to join us at the Lough Erne "Meeting of Minds" 2024 event, where we’ll be showcasing good practices in lake and river restoration from across the UK & Ireland. 🗣️ Featured Speaker: Laura Sanderson from the North Wales Rivers Trust will be sharing successful case studies, providing insights on how local efforts are creating sustainable, positive impacts on our water ecosystems. Secure your spot to learn how these practices can benefit your local water bodies: https://lnkd.in/eSzmrRfj #LoughErne2024 #Conservation #Sustainability #GoodPractice #UKIreland #RiversTrust #WaterManagement #EcosystemRestoration #LakesNetwork

We're excited to highlight how Citizen Science is making a difference in the protection of Lough Erne. Hear from Lisa Kirkwood of Riverfly Partnership about the crucial role of riverfly monitoring in maintaining the health of our lakes and rivers. 🐟🌊 📍 Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland 🎟️ Tickets for Day 2 (Option 2) : https://lnkd.in/eSzmrRfj Let’s contribute to lake and landscape conservation together! #LoughErne2024 #CitizenScience #LakeProtection #EnvironmentalConservation #LakesNetwork

We’re thrilled to announce two confirmed contributors for Lough Erne Meeting of Minds 2024! 🌊 · Glen Cooper will share insights on effective lake shoreline restoration techniques, key for sustainable water ecosystems. · Peter McEvoy from Ulster Wildlife will discuss the Farmer Group model, a collaborative approach to delivering landscape and catchment scale results. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/eFz6EAsU Mark your calendars for this essential event in sustainable lake management! #LoughErne2024 #Sustainability #LakeRestoration #CatchmentManagement #EnvironmentalConservation

🧑🔬 How can Citizen Science help us understand and protect Lough Erne? Join Chris Hilcox from Friends of Little Woods as he discusses invasive mussel monitoring 🦪 at the Lough Erne Meeting of Minds 2024. Explore the power of community-driven science for safeguarding our waters! 🌊 📅 Book your tickets for Day 2 – Option 2! https://lnkd.in/eSzmrRfj #LoughErne2024 #CitizenScience #InvasiveSpecies #LakeManagement #Conservation #Sustainability

We’re thrilled to announce two confirmed contributors for Lough Erne Meeting of Minds 2024! 🌊 · Glen Cooper will share insights on effective lake shoreline restoration techniques, key for sustainable water ecosystems. · Peter McEvoy from Ulster Wildlife will discuss the Farmer Group model, a collaborative approach to delivering landscape and catchment scale results. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/eFz6EAsU Mark your calendars for this essential event in sustainable lake management! #LoughErne2024 #Sustainability #LakeRestoration #CatchmentManagement #EnvironmentalConservation

Online attendance for the Day 2 Option 2 session "Engaging communities with still waters and dealing with water quality pressures" is now available. Book your place here https://lnkd.in/dY5xtskT

🚨 Exciting Event Alert 🚨 Join us on Friday, 4th October 2024, for Day 2 of the Meeting of Minds conference with two fantastic options: Option 1 – Resilient Nature and Exemplar Landscape Management 📍 Location: Manor House Country Hotel Dive into a deep conversation hosted by RSPB NI on species conservation & land management. 🚤 The afternoon includes site visits around Lough Erne by bus and boat! Option 2 – Engaging Communities with Stillwaters & Water Quality Pressures 📍 Location: Fermanagh House, Enniskillen Learn about nutrient overload, algal blooms, and citizen science in protecting Lough Erne. Plus, a boat trip to Devenish Island awaits! ➡️ Secure your spot now and enjoy this opportunity for hands-on learning and networking. Selected online sessions available! Click here to register and choose your option: Option 1: https://lnkd.in/e25j7Age Option 2: https://lnkd.in/eSzmrRfj Thanks again to our partner Lough Neagh Partnership Ltd and sponsors: Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Lough Erne Landscape Partnership and National Lottery Heritage Fund #EventManagement #Conservation #WaterQuality #Sustainability #LoughErne #Networking #EnvironmentalEvent