An art exhibition by primary school pupils in Garrison, County Fermanagh, is on display until the end of October to highlight the importance of clean water and environmental protection.

The exhibition features individual and collaborative artworks created by pupils from St Martin's Primary School. It includes a centrepiece titled Protect Lough Melvin at the Garrison Community Hub, along with 30 individual canvases shown in businesses and community spaces across the village.

The project is part of the WEST (Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment) programme, supported by NI Water and Uisce Éireann. WEST is a cross-border initiative aimed at improving water quality in Lough Erne, Lough Melvin, and Donegal Bay through sustainable wastewater treatment.

Mark Brownlee, NI Water senior project manager and WEST programme lead, said the exhibition supports the construction of the new Garrison Wastewater Treatment Works on Dooard Road. He said the upgrade will protect local waterways, create a cleaner environment, and support economic development in Garrison.

The WEST team held an educational workshop at the school, where artist Michelle Duffy helped pupils create the artworks. Brownlee said the project is funded by PEACEPLUS and that the pupils learned about wastewater, environmental stewardship, and how families can help protect waterways.

Louisa Sinclair, network performance manager at NI Water and WEST modelling project manager, said the workshops taught children the "3Ps" message: only pee, poo, and paper should be flushed down toilets. She said wipes, cotton buds, and paper towels can block sewers and damage infrastructure, and the children's art helps share this message with the wider community.

The WEST project also includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works in Belleek in County Fermanagh, as well as in Ballybay, County Monaghan, and Blacklion, County Cavan, along with environmental modelling throughout the Erne catchment.