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Lakelands and Water

Lakes, rivers, and wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide clean water, biodiversity, climate regulation, and recreation opportunities. They are places where communities come together to fish, paddle, swim, and enjoy nature, while also supporting local economies through tourism, transport, and ecosystem services.

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But water environments are also fragile. They face pressures from pollution, climate change, invasive species, and overuse. Managing these resources requires accurate data, strong planning, and collaboration across stakeholders. Waywyser provides the tools communities, NGOs, and governments need to ensure lakelands and waterways are accessible, safe, and sustainably managed.

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Key Lakeland & Water Solutions that Waywyser Helps to Manage

Recreational Access (kayaking routes, angling zones, swimming areas).
Water Quality Monitoring (pollution tracking, blue-green algae alerts).
Biodiversity Protection (wetland habitat mapping, invasive species response).
Infrastructure Management (docks, piers, signage, facilities).
Flood & Climate Resilience (catchment planning, shoreline protection).
Tourism & Economic Growth (eco-tourism, boating, sustainable fishing).

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Funding Opportunities

There are multiple funding streams for water and Lakeland projects, ranging from EU LIFE and Horizon Europe grants, to national water quality improvement schemes, rural development funds, and eco-tourism initiatives. Many require robust monitoring and community engagement to show impact. Waywyser strengthens proposals by providing credible data, reporting tools, and digital planning support, making it easier to demonstrate outcomes to funders. With Waywyser, you can secure investment and deliver sustainable water management solutions that benefit both people and ecosystems.

Using Waywyser to manage Lakelands & Water

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Mobile GIS Reporting

Field teams and community members can log water quality observations, damaged infrastructure, or invasive species sightings directly from their mobile devices.

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Geo-located Finding Submission

Each report is pinned to its exact location—whether it’s a broken pier, litter hotspot, or algal bloom—making it easier to act quickly.

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Task Creation and Escalation

Reports can become tasks for waterway managers or park staff, ensuring urgent issues like safety hazards or pollution events are escalated immediately.

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Custom Form Building

Custom forms allow managers to collect data on water samples, recreational use, or habitat conditions in ways that fit the unique needs of each lake or river system.

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Third-Party Integration

Waywyser integrates with environmental monitoring systems, GIS databases, and recreation management platforms—ensuring a seamless flow of data.

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Asset Management

Track and maintain infrastructure such as jetties, trails, lifebuoys, and interpretive signage, ensuring they remain safe and functional.

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Traffic Monitoring

Monitor how waterways are used by visitors—whether boating, swimming, or fishing—to balance recreation with ecological protection.

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Preventative Maintenance

Plan inspections and repairs for water infrastructure to reduce costly breakdowns and keep recreation areas safe.

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Offline Maps

Enable field teams to record data in remote wetland areas or along long river corridors, syncing automatically once online.

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Custom Overlays

Layer catchment data, flood zones, biodiversity maps, or water quality results onto base maps to guide smarter management decisions.

Let us help you achieve your monitoring and management goals.

Contact us using the web form, or email us at info@evolvetech.ie

We’ve already successfully trialled WayWyser with 12 out of 13 rural recreation officers in Ireland who are rolling it out on their trails.

Landowners in the MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP agri-environmental project are surveying walkers with WayWyser.

Forum Connemara EIP is using WayWyser to monitor and record invasive species.