Loughs Agency announced as new Corporate Bronze Member of Leave No Trace Ireland
Leave No Trace Ireland is delighted to welcome Loughs Agency as its newest Corporate Bronze Member.
Loughs Agency is an agency of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC). It was set up as one of the cross-border bodies under the 1998 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of Ireland.
The Agency provides sustainable social, economic and environmental benefits. They do this through the effective conservation, management, promotion and development of the fisheries and marine resources of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Sustainability is a key focus of the Agency’s Strategic Direction for a New Decade 2020-2030.
In partnering with Leave No Trace Ireland, Loughs Agency will reinforce its calls for water users to become environmental stewards in the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas, while its educational initiatives will highlight the organisation’s ethos to school pupils.
Sharon McMahon, Loughs Agency CEO, commented: “We are delighted to become Leave No Trace Ireland’s newest Corporate Bronze Member. The values of both organisations are closely aligned as we share the common goal of protecting and conserving our natural environment.
“It is now more important than ever for all water users, ranging from anglers to those partaking in recreational activities such as sailing, canoeing and coastal camping, to ensure they abide by the seven key principles outlined by the organisation. Disposing of waste properly and minimising the effects of fire are two of these, which will form part of our environmental messaging moving forward.
“We are excited to work with Leave No Trace Ireland and we’re optimistic that through meaningful partnerships such as this, we can raise awareness of our roles and responsibilities in ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy the natural world for many years to come.”
Loughs Agency will be implementing Leave No Trace Principles into its work, and through its membership will embed the ethos further into its educational initiatives.
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The members of Leave No Trace Ireland not only support the Leave No Trace programme, but actively contribute to the protection of Ireland’s shared outdoor spaces. The increase in outdoor recreation impacts Ireland’s most sensitive habitats, but through effective management we can help mitigate this risk. Our ambition is to reach all stakeholders and individuals across Ireland – through the collective support of our different members. We thank all members sincerely for their support. Without them, we would not deliver on our core mission.
Learn more about our memberships here, and specifically corporate memberships here. You can find a list of our current members here.
