It’s all about the algae
When people think about algae in rivers, pollution and eutrophication normally spring to mind. In this article originally published by […]
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Time to rewild? – a view from across the Irish Sea
Alastair Driver, Director of Rewilding Britain, gives his views on the potential for rewilding in the UK, including natural water […]
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Ireland’s freshwaters: a world of wonder and discovery awaits you
Ireland’s freshwaters are host to an amazing world of animals, plants and other organisms. These organisms, many of whom are […]
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Dublin Bay – Nature and History
On the fringe of Dublin’s hive of human activity, a miraculous coastal ecosystem carries on as it has done since […]
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ESManage – understanding how to manage freshwaters and the ecosystem services they provide
Of all the ecosystems on the planet, freshwaters are under the greatest pressure and are likely the most endangered. Human […]
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Blanket Bogs, Hydrology & Ecosystem Services to Water
Although blanket bogs are often recognised as iconic elements of the Irish landscape by many, their capacity to provide a […]
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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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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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Ireland is buzzing as 68 organisations come together to save our Bees – All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020
Irish farmers growing strawberries, tomatoes, apples or oilseed rape know how important pollinators are. Without them they see greatly reduced […]
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Community response arrests the spread of Invasive Species in Kilkenny
The spread of the Invasive species Himalayan Balsam has been the target of a community intervention along the River Nore […]
Read MoreWho is involved? 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.