About StreamScapes

In 1989, environmental education programmes were still emerging in Ireland. That same year, Coomhola Salmon Trust was founded by Paul Kearney and Mark Boyden at a small research facility along a tributary of the Coomhola River. Initially focused on producing native salmon stocking projects for rivers in the southwest of Ireland, supporting salmon reintroduction efforts to the great River Rhine, and conducting freshwater pearl mussel captive breeding research, the trust soon recognised the need for broader public engagement.

From this foundation, StreamScapes was established—an innovative Aquatic & Biodiversity Community Engagement Project designed to foster a deeper public connection to local water and wildlife conservation efforts. In 2023, StreamScapes became an independent entity, continuing its vital education and engagement activities at a national level.

With 2025 marking our 37th year, thousands of participants across Ireland, both north and south, have taken part in hands-on field experiences and compelling lessons. These initiatives have revealed the bounty of natural wonders surrounding us and highlighted how each of us can play a role in their conservation.

Over the years, StreamScapes has developed an ethos and method that have set the standard for public engagement in water and wildlife awareness activities, supporting the goals of the European Water Framework Directive and the Habitats Directive.

If you wish to access StreamScapes books, resources, or our award-winning Outreach Programme, please contact us at info@streamscapes.ie

The salmon symbolises the importance of wise landscape management, thriving only in pristine waters alongside a delicate balance of sensitive lifeforms. In turn, achieving such stewardship depends on raising public awareness about the impact of daily activities—whether for livelihood, recreation, or domestic purposes—on water quality and biodiversity. This need for greater awareness and engagement is at the heart of StreamScapes’ mission.

Further Information on the StreamScapes Programme

StreamScapes is a creative and effective ‘first-contact’ resource for engaging communities in local water quality and biodiversity issues. Working with Schools and Community Groups, StreamScapes produces compelling localised projects which create a buzz and build pride in local natural assets, leading to behaviour change and enhanced local awareness.

Clients include:

EPA

Dep’t. of Communications, Climate Action, and Environment

NPWS

LAWPRO (Local Authorities Waters Project)

Monaghan Co. Council

Limerick Co. Council

Waterford Co. Council

Wexford Co. Council

Cork Co. Council

Clare Co. Council

Kerry Co. Council

Longford Co. Council

South Dublin County Council

Galway Co. Council

Leitrim Co. Council

N. IRE Env. Agency

The Challenge Fund

Blackwater River Partnership

Ring of Gullion AONB (Co. Armagh)

Angling Clubs

Tidy Towns Committees

Chambers of Commerce

NGO’s & Local/Regional Environmental Groups

IFI/CFB

Marine Institute

DAERA/Northern Ireland Environment (NIE)

Newry/Mourne/Down District Council

Fermanagh District Council

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