Catchment Action for Local Management
Restoring and Protecting Our Shared Waterways.
CATCHMENT ACTION FOR LOCAL MANAGEMENT
CALM is a cross-border partnership working to improve river health and strengthen ecological resilience across shared catchments. By aligning regional authorities, environmental agencies and research institutions, the project delivers coordinated, evidence-led action that supports long-term environmental improvement.
Coordinated Catchment Action for Healthier Waterways and Stronger Communities, Improving River Health, Water Quality and Ecological Resilience Through Structured Partnership.
Five Delivery Partners
Weekly Monitoring Updates
Multiple Shared Catchments
River Restoration
Practical, on-the-ground interventions to improve river structure, habitat quality and ecological resilience across priority catchments.
River Restoration
Practical, on-the-ground interventions to improve river structure, habitat quality and ecological resilience across priority catchments.
Water Quality Science
Weekly evidence-based updates led by Ulster University, providing transparent insight into nutrient levels, river condition and emerging trends.
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Partnerships
Working Together to Deliver Impact
A coordinated partnership aligning science, policy and on-the-ground delivery to improve river health, strengthen ecological resilience and support long-term catchment management.
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Regional Collaboration Driving Measurable Environmental Change
Upcoming Events & Workshops
CALM’s events and workshops bring together communities, partners and specialists to share knowledge, showcase practical action and encourage local involvement across our catchments. From river restoration days and citizen science training to guided site visits and each event supports informed engagement and collaborative environmental improvement.
Lead Partner
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Water Quality Monitoring
Weekly updates from Ulster University provide evidence-based insight into the ecological condition of monitored catchments. Each update includes a narrative summary and supporting charts, with previous reports archived automatically to ensure consistent, transparent reporting over the life of the programme.
Scientific Lead Partner
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COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION
Get Involved with CALM
CALM operates through coordinated partnership across multiple sectors. We invite enquiries from individuals and organisations seeking further information, partnership opportunities or engagement in project activities.
Delivering environmental improvement at catchment scale requires broad collaboration. CALM encourages engagement from community groups, environmental organisations, businesses and public bodies interested in contributing to sustainable water management.
