Shaping Silent Valley
Shaping Silent Valley is about protecting one of Northern Ireland’s most important places, safeguarding its role in providing drinking water, celebrating its remarkable stories and working with communities and partners to create an accessible, sustainable vision for future generations.
A living valley, shared by all. A story worth sharing. Preparing for the future. Working in partnership.
A living valley, shared by all
Silent Valley is one of Northern Ireland’s most treasured places. The Shaping Silent Valley project seeks to protect, celebrate and sensitively enhance the valley so it can continue to be enjoyed by communities, visitors and future generations, while remaining a vital working water catchment. The ambition is to improve access to its stories, heritage and landscape without compromising the character, tranquility or purpose of the site.
here and now
This website has been created primarily for potential funders, partners, stakeholders and others with an interest in helping to shape the future of Silent Valley. It provides an overview of the project underway, the opportunities being explored and how any future plans are developing, whilst wider participation and involvement are still being explored.
A Shared Legacy
Through strategic investment and public participation, we aim to transform the valley into a world-class example of climate-resilient stewardship and biodiversity.
Our Restoration
Silent Valley is a place of local, regional, national and potential international significance.
Our Vision
Our collective impact focuses on protecting safe drinking water while reviving the unique heritage of the Mourne Mountains. We believe in a landscape that serves both people and the planet.
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Working together
The future of Silent Valley should be shaped with communities, not simply for communities. Local residents, visitors, volunteers and stakeholders will have meaningful opportunities to influence the journey, understand what is happening and see how their feedback has been used.
Local Stewardship
We empower residents to take an active role in the conservation of their community, fostering a deep pride of place.
Expert Innovation
Working with experts, we apply the latest science to protect Silent Valley's fragile ecosystem.
Shared Spaces
We listen to every voice to ensure our progress reflects the values and needs of the diverse groups who love Silent Valley.
Shape its Future
This is your Silent Valley. We invite you to contribute your ideas or ask questions as we build a sustainable infrastructure that supports community wellbeing and this place.
E-mail
shapingsilentvalley [at] mcadamdesign.co.uk
Oral Histories Project
Have a Silent Valley story to share? Tell us your connection to this special place.
info [at] kaleidoscopeni.com
LATEST NEWS
Discover the milestones we have achieved together and what's coming up as part of the Shaping Silent Valley story.
