Wicklow/Dublin Uplands project ‘optimistic’ of renewed funding after cutting illegal dumping by more than 70pc

The Wicklow/Dublin Uplands project is seeking renewed government funding following a successful initiative that reduced illegal dumping in the region by over 70 percent. The project is currently marking its 20th anniversary this month, but is scheduled to conclude in December when its existing state financial support expires.

Organizers have expressed optimism regarding the potential for continued funding, citing the project's measurable impact on environmental preservation in the uplands. The upcoming deadline for the program's closure highlights the current uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of the conservation efforts.