THE AIM OF COASTCARE is to involve local people in caring for their local coastal environment, by promoting and supporting safe enjoyable conservation activities, such as beach clean-ups, awareness raising and practical countryside tasks. A small grant may be available to help towards the cost of insurance, project materials, safety equipment, or volunteer expenses.

• Increase knowledge and understanding of the marine environment.
• Undertake specific actions to improve the quality of the coast.
• Encourage community participation.

There are many things that Coastcare can offer you. Starting or joining a Coastcare group can put you into contact with other environmental organisations or other Coastcare groups. Training opportunities may be available to help develop your proposed projects and activities.

There is no limit to what a Coastcare group can achieve. Projects and activities are up to you! New ideas, fun and novel activities are always being looked for and the Clean Coast Project is designed to help. If you want to be active and take pride in your local beach, Coastcare could be just what you are looking for.

A grant is available for groups, but is dependent on the type of project involved and what the costs may be. The best thing to do is to contact the Clean Coast project officer and discuss your needs.

CLICK HERE to download the 'Coastcare Group Information Pack' (826Kb - PDF Format), which gives you further information on how to start/join a Coastcare group; the steps to becoming a Coastcare group member; and details about becoming eligible for a grant. Your project officer is also available to give help and advice and provide a useful link to other organizations concerned with the coast in your area.

For more information about the Clean Coast Project, please contact:

Aidan Gray, Clean Coast Project Officer,
An Taisce Environment Education Unit, Tailor's Hall, Back Lane, Dublin 8
Tel: 046 94 81710 Email: gcawards@antaisce.org

Clean Coast is a European Union funded project under the INTERREG 111A Programme