Four Local Action plans were launched at the event.
Eight people have graduated from Water Biodiversity training programme in the midlands.
The group devised local action plans to improve and protect the biodiversity and health of their local waterways.
The programme ran by Offaly Local Development Company and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
The recommendations are planned to be carried out in Tullamore River, Brosna, Camcor and Silver River over the next five years.
Tara O’Donoghue, Project Manager with Cork Nature Network, said: “The value of training programmes like this one lies in the empowerment of individuals and community groups to take action on the ground by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to make positive change. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the participants for their time and enthusiasm.”
Basil Mannion, Community Water Officer with LAWPRO, congratulated participants on their achievements, saying: “The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) are delighted to have collaborated with the Offaly Local Development in rolling out this Water Biodiversity Training Programme for Communities across County Offaly. The excellent training content provided by CNN and the energetic participation of the Community groups in Offaly will help to ensure sustainable improvements in the quality of our biodiversity & natural waters in Offaly into the future.”
Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Reform, Pippa Hackett, was there on the evening to present certificates.
Niall O Connor and Mary Droogan with Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Reform, Pippa Hackett
Marisa Seery with Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Reform, Pippa Hackett
Emer Doherty with Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Reform, Pippa Hackett
Conor Roche with Minister of State for Biodiversity and Land Reform, Pippa Hackett
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