Clean Coasts to hosts World Sand Dune Day event in Mayo

World Sand Dune Day is just around the corner, taking place on June 24, and Clean Coasts is gearing up to celebrate it.

With a focus on raising awareness about the vital role of sand dunes along the Irish coastline, Clean Coasts will host a series of engaging events.

In Mayo next Tuesday (June 27), starting at 7 p.m., Clean Coasts are teaming up with the National Parks and Wildlife Service to host a guided walk on Rinroe Beach in the beautiful northwest area of the county.

NPWS rangers will be discussing the wonderful habitats and species that make this site a nationally important sand dune system. There will also be representatives from ACRES and Life On Machair projects, discussing sustainable farming practices on machair habitats.

Clean Coasts has been involved in the protection and conservation of the Irish coastline for 20 years. In that time, the programme has supported many coastal communities in their conservation endeavours through project facilitation of dune restoration works, hosting awareness raising events, developing educational resources and interpretive signage, creating campaigns such as Enjoy and Protect, and collaborating on national projects and campaigns such as #ProtectOurDunes.

Coastal sand dunes play a pivotal role in safeguarding coastal communities, serving as the first line of defense against coastal flooding and the relentless force of storms. They are not only essential for coastal protection but also provide a critical habitat for numerous plant and animal species.

For more information about Clean Coasts and their World Sand Dune Day activities, visit www.cleancoasts.org.