Loughs Agency is thrilled to announce it will once again have a strong presence at the upcoming North West Angling Fair 2026. Join us for hands on learning about rivers, waterways, and marine life for all ages.
• The ‘Marine Machine’ is a hands-on educational trailer that lets people meet live marine creatures, try angling skills, explore biodiversity and conservation, and test their ocean knowledge as part of a catch-all immersive, interactive experience.
• Using VR headsets, families can also be immersed in underwater landscapes, diving into the world of marine life around us.
• The Loughs Agency team will also be there to share information about their conservation efforts and support programmes for anglers in the Foyle and Carlingford areas.
• Information about Fisheries and Angling Improvement Projects for the Foyle and Carlingford areas.
As the statutory body responsible for the conservation, protection, and management of the Foyle and Carlingford catchments, Loughs Agency uniquely combines interactive and immersive experiences with educational information and guidance, engaging a broad range of audiences.
Loughs Agency – CALM Project
About the CALM Project
The CALM Project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project focuses on improving water quality, protecting nature, reducing pollution, and bringing communities together to care for local waterways in a sustainable way.
Meet the Team
Come and chat with the CALM Project team and explore our infographics to learn how we’re working to protect rivers, improve water quality, and support communities in looking after their local water environments.
Find out whether a waterway near you is part of the project — and discover how you can get involved.
What You’ll Learn
- Learn more about Catchment Action for Local Management (CALM), an innovative European project testing nature-based approaches to protect and restore waterways, reduce pollution, and involve local communities in caring for their rivers.
- Discover ways you can help protect and improve river water quality in your area.
- Explore how nature-based solutions will help restore rivers across the Finn and Strule catchments.
