Getting involved with the Sligo Bay Catchment River Trust couldn’t be easier. We welcome members of the public to engage with the Trust, learn about how the Trust can benefit the environment.
Our Mission
To encourage, support & collaborate in maintaining, protecting & improving the natural waterbodies of the Sligo Bay Catchment Area. We achieve this through active engagement with all stakeholders, including the public, associations, institutions, voluntary organisations, companies, local authorities, governmental agencies & public bodies. Our efforts aim to benefit the public & advance environmental protection.
How Do I Become a Member
Membership is open to those who live within the catchment, or have an interest in the area. It’s easy to register and there is no fee. Simply complete the attached form and email it back to us
What Happens When I Register
When you register, the SBCRT CLG will keep your details securely on file and keep you up to date with our work. We will also let you know of any volunteer or training opportunities, as well as details of our public meetings. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet others and make suggestions to the Trust.
Benefits of Membership.
• Increase your awareness of the importance of protecting our water bodies.
• Opportunities to volunteer outdoors and meet others with similar interests.
• Contribute to community life.
• Help create a better environment for us all.
• Opportunities to learn new skills.
What Kind of Volunteer Work Can I do?
This year, the Trust will be offering the opportunity to begin the process of eliminating Himalayan Balsam from parts of the Catchment. We hope to expand our volunteer opportunities as we develop other projects in the future.
Your Responsibilities
As a member of the Trust, we ask that your are respectful of landowner rights. Being a member does not confer any fishing rights or rights to cross land to visit a river without the landowners permission.
Please fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
For more information, please contact the SBCRT CLG Secretary at: sligoriverstrust@gmail.com