Water Forum Newsletter No. 22 Winter 2025

What’s in this issue?

In our Winter 2025 newsletter, we share updates on the Water Forum’s latest work, policy engagement and outreach activities.

Inside this issue you’ll find:

💧Policy and advisory updates including our recommendations on Significant Water Management Issues, developed after a Department workshop to support the SWMI consultation and the next Water Action Plan

📊 Investment and regulation insights — our submission on Uisce Éireann’s Revenue Control 4

🏡 Wastewater and housing policy — commentary on the new Small Wastewater Discharge Regulations and their implications for rural development and water protection

🌱 Agriculture and water quality — key themes from our submission on the draft 6th Nitrates Action Programme

🎓 Education and engagement highlights — including our involvement in the 2026 Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and the Water Forum Water Award

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