Drawing the Line for Our Waterways

Pragmatic solutions for enhancing Biodiversity, Water quality and Climate Action in Mullingar & surrounding areas

Exploring how local communities are taking action to improve biodiversity, protect water quality, and support climate resilience in Mullingar and the surrounding areas.

Using ecological sketches as a guide with artist Maria Golubeva, this talk will explore the ecological importance of our midlands rivers and what we can learn about them through our own observation, citizen science and even cultural heritage while also looking at the long-term ambitions for improving and protecting our local water bodies and catchments for future generations. The talk will zone in on how we can make the tools for change in how we interact with our own landscapes, waterscapes or rivers of home to enhance community catchment management in our society.

How can drawing help us notice what usually goes unseen?
In this short introduction, visual artist Maria Golubeva discusses sketching and visual art practices as tools for environmental observation, research, and public engagement. Using local waterways around Mullingar as a reference, the talk explores how drawing can support citizen science and help bring attention to ecological change.