Tackling invasive species – biosecurity needs to be second nature to us all
In Ireland we are experiencing the same phenomena as seen globally, that is an increase in the number of non-native […]
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Ecology Unit
The Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit is involved in assessing the ecological health of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal waters. We work with our partners to ensure that the information we collect can be used to improve our knowledge and understanding of Ireland’s aquatic environment.
Recent articles by Selma
Explaining the Catchment Characterisation Outcomes – Finding the Appropriate Words
Over the last few months, Catchment Unit staff have given numerous presentations as part of the catchment characterisation process. While […]
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Groundwater source protection terminology used in Ireland
This article aims to explain and clarify technical terms used for groundwater source protection. There are several terms used in […]
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Developing the concept of catchment services for progress towards integrated water management in Ireland
In a previous article, Donal Daly introduced the concept of catchment services (the benefits received by ecosystems and humans from […]
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National Federation of Group Water Schemes – Septic Tank Systems Pilot Project
]The National Federation of Group Water Scheme who are the representative organisation for community-owned rural Group Water Schemes in Ireland […]
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Detection of the Lapwing Predators in the River Avon Catchment
The River Avon catchment, located in Hampshire in the south of England, is considered to have one of the highest […]
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Biodiversity – the variety of life
The terms ‘nature’ and ‘biodiversity’ are interchangeable. Human beings are an intrinsic part of biodiversity and interact with it on […]
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High Nature Value farmland: co-delivery of farmland biodiversity and water quality
We introduce High Nature Value farmland and its positive contribution to multiple environmental dimensions. Environmental supports could more deliberately target […]
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Campaign to Control/Eradicate Invasive Species in Upper Achill, Co Mayo – an update on the pilot project
Invasive alien terrestrial species are a major environmental problem and are causing environmental harm in different parts of Ireland. They […]
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Catchments, water quality and community science – a tale from County Antrim
Any programme of sustainable development needs to consider not only environmental and economic factors, but also social issues. Case studies, […]
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Quite simply, everyone in Ireland has a role to play. This can be from something as simple as making sure you don’t pollute your local stream, or a local community working together to establish a Rivers Trust to enhance the rivers and lakes in their area, to a Government Department or Agency helping a Minister implement a new policy to help protect and enhance all our water bodies.
This website has been developed and is maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency, and is a collaboration between the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Local Authority Waters Programme.
Local Authority Waters Programme
The Local Authority Waters Programme coordinates the efforts of local authorities and other public bodies in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan, and supports local community and stakeholder involvement in managing our natural waters, for everyone’s benefit.
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is responsible for coordinating the monitoring, assessment and reporting on the status of our 4,842 water bodies, looking at trends and changes, determining which waterbodies are at risk and what could be causing this, and drafting environmental objectives for each.
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
The Department is responsible for making sure that the right policies, regulations and resources are in place to implement the Water Framework Directive, and developing a River Basin Management Plan and Programme of Measures to protect and restore our waters.