EPA Drinking Water Report 2016
The EPA Drinking Water Report 2016, released September 12th, shows that the quality of drinking water in public supplies remains high, […]
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EPA Catchments Unit
The EPA Catchments Unit is based in Dublin, and the team is involved with catchment science, chemistry, ecology, hydromorphology, modelling, Geographic Information Systems and planning. We work with the wider EPA, all of our local authorities, the Local Authority Waters and Communities Office, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, and other public bodies and Departments to ensure we have the best available data and information about our catchments.
Recent articles by Patrick
Video: Your Water, Your Catchment
A huge thanks to the Eco Eye team for this wonderful short video about ‘You Water, Your Catchment’. It is […]
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Smart Farming – saving money and the environment
Each month, an IFA Smart Farming Case Study is published in The Irish Farmers Journal, showing how farmers can save […]
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Time to get real about addressing climate change impacts
After years of denial, procrastination and inaction, the time has arrived to get real about the impacts of a changing […]
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Celebrate Water Heritage Day – Sunday August 27th 2017
Heritage Week runs from 19th – 27th August 2017 providing opportunities to get outside and discover the wonders of our […]
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River Funshion catchment community – “waiting 35 years for this day”
My name is David Lee, and I’m a member of Kildorrery Trout Anglers Association. In November 2014, I attended a […]
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Outbreak of Crayfish Plague on a stretch of the River Suir downstream of Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir
All water users are being urged to take precautions after confirmation of an outbreak of Crayfish Plague on a stretch […]
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What is good ecological status and why does it matter?
Good ecological status’ is a key term in the EU Water Framework Directive – the policy framework through which European […]
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New ‘Waters and Communities’ Tidy Towns Award for 2017
Sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland and the Local Authority Waters and Communities Office. The new Water and Communities […]
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Help fight alien plants invading Ireland – ‘Report Invasive Plants’ tracking app for iPhone and Android launched
Invasive plants pose the second greatest risk to wildlife after habitat destruction, and also pose a threat to water quality […]
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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.