An Fóram Uisce Newsletter Autumn 2020
An Fóram Uisce have just published its first Newsletter. The newsletter, to be published quarterly from now on, gives a snapshot of our work programme over the past few months.
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Framework for Integrated Land and Landscape Management
As reported today in the Irish Farmers Journal, An Fóram Uisce has proposed the implementation of a Framework for Integrated Land and Landscape Management (FILLM) as a way to achieve
Request for Research – Invasive Alien Species
An Fóram Uisce requests submissions to undertake research entitled “Understanding the constraints of, and developing pathways for improving the management of Invasive Alien Species in the Republic of Ireland“. For
Using green and blue space benefits health and well-being
Ireland’s green and blue spaces are essential components of Ireland’s health infrastructure and include urban parks, coasts, lakes and rivers, forests and bogs. The NEAR Health project was jointly funded
Water Advisory Board Q2 2020 Report
Established in June 2018, the purpose of the Water Advisory Body (WAB) is to advise the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on measures needed to improve the transparency
Still time to complete our Education Survey
AN FÓRAM UISCE SURVEY OF NON-FORMAL WATER EDUCATORS The purpose of this survey is to develop An Fóram’s understanding of the non-formal water education sector across Ireland. The results are
WWR Living World Report show 68% decline in vertebrate species in 46 years
World Wildlife Fund Living Planet Report 2020 reports a 68% average decline in global vertebrate species (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) populations between 1970 and 2016. The Report is
National Federation of Group Water Schemes Rural Water week
Rural Water Week – Monday, 7th to Friday, 11th September 2020 Rural Water Week aims to celebrate all that is ‘rural water’ and to highlight the excellent work being done
New EPA Factsheets on River, Lake and Marine monitoring
The EPA launched FACTSHEETS this week on their River, Lake and Marine monitoring programmes. The Marine Monitoring Factsheets includes information on the national monitoring programme, what is monitored, what assessments
Water Heritage Day Sunday 23rd August
As part of the Heritage Week programme of events Water Heritage is celebrated on Sunday 23rd April. There are many events planned for the week and on Sunday. Some are
New EPA Research Report on Ecosystem Tipping Points
Research 335: Ecosystem Tipping Points: Learning from the Past to Manage for the Future Marine ecosystems are undergoing unprecedented change, with natural capital declining to the point that benefits accrued
Early Stage Researcher Bursaries – Call for Applications
An Fóram Uisce offers the opportunity for Early Stage Researchers to apply for individual bursaries to undertake short, desk-based research around nine water-related topics. Up to six bursaries of €5,000
Call for Research: Peatland Management
An Fóram Uisce requests submissions to undertake research on peatland management in the Republic of Ireland entitled "Optimising Water Quality Returns from Peatland Management while Delivering Co-benefits for Climate and
Eco-Health: Ecosystem Benefits of Green Space for Health
Eco-Health: Ecosystem Benefits of Green Space for Health Within urban areas, public green space includes parks and reserves, sporting fields, riparian areas such as streams and riverbanks, greenways and trails,
Eco Eye: On the waterfront
The EcoEye team went to meet communities across Ireland who are taking action to protect our water resources. Anja Murray visits the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to speak with Trish
51% Failure rate on septic tanks
51% of tested septic tanks have failed with 26% posing a risk to human health in 2019 the EPA reported this week. Currently, approximately 1000 tests are carried out each
