What is the Living Streams Programme?

The programme is designed to improve the health of rural waterways in partnership with local people, providing advice and support specific to each stream and community.

What projects are eligible to become Living Streams projects?

Projects suitable for the Living Streams programme must clearly benefit stream health. They must also have support from your local community and set clear and achievable goals.

Who can apply?

Anyone can apply to become part of the Living Streams programme - community, conservation or recreational groups, individuals or landholders.

What support is available?

The following support is available:

• Easy access to water quality information on your waterway
• The opportunity for experts to visit your community and talk on subjects such as water quality, fish species and educational programmes
• Native planting advice
• Support for running meetings, planting and field days
• Project planning advice, including advice on carrying out surveys and monitoring.

Funding information

For information about funding, please review our funding pages.