Caring for the Hills, their Wildlife and People
Newsletter Issue 13 Spring 2011
Strong Currents for River Awareness Project A new current is running through the Belfast Hills with a scheme to reconnect communities with the heritage and wildlife of local rivers. Schools and community groups who get involved in the rivers initiative will research old and current maps, existing literature and photographs. But a primary source of information will come from members of community groups in the Belfast Hills. It is hoped these people will unearth a rich supply of anecdotal stories and information about their local waterways and streams. Entitled the River Awareness Project, the scheme will focus on the main rivers of the Belfast Hills - Colin, Farset, Clowney, Blackstaff, Glencairn, Forth, Crumlin, Clady and Milewater rivers. Three of these will be chosen for a study of fish species, pollution, old maps and river courses. Industrial heritage and other wildlife will also galvanise the project. Bill Andrews of the Belfast Hills Partnership said it was hoped there would be lots more awareness about the rivers in the hills. “We hope to research the kind of access we have to these rivers and record their wildlife. Where appropriate, we wish to facilitate community involvement in improvement works and also run events on the rivers.”
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If your community group or school would like to be involved, just contact Lizzy Pinkerton at the Belfast Hills Partnership or email lizzy.pinkerton@belfasthills.org
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