SDG Week this week 23rd September to 1st October
This week is Ireland's second SDG week. 149 events are registered across Ireland over the course of this week, to highlight the aims and objectives of the SDGs. The Water
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Earth is beyond 6 of 9 planetary boundaries
Assessing planetary boundaries is a way of checking the health status of Earth’s operating systems. This week scientist published research on their assessment of the 9 planetary boundaries. Planetary boundaries
Consultation on Catchment Management Plans and Catchment Community Fora
As part of the preparation for the 3rd River Basin Management Plan (RBMP), the Local Authority Waters Programme are preparing templates for Catchment Management Plans for the 46 catchment areas
Hedgerow week begins today September 1st.
We are very fortunate in Ireland that we have an abundance of native hedgerows, planted and maintained by our forebears. All too often we take them for granted and do
United Nations proposes to Empower Women to Tackle the World’s Water Crisis
A United Nations report published this week proposes a holistic approach to water use and conservation that empowers women to tackle the world’s water crises. The report aims to recognise
National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) is awarded funding for drinking water refill stations
The NFGWS has been granted €100,000 of funding from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) for the installation of drinking water refill stations on 16 group water
Measures and best practice for High Status objective rivers published today
High status or pristine waters are in close to pristine condition, rich in biodiversity and show little or no impact from human activity. Ireland is one of a few EU
EPA Drinking Water Quality Report for 2022 published today
This report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a summary assessment of drinking water quality in public supplies and public group water schemes in Ireland during 2022. Every day,
Water Forum Annual Report for 2022
The Water Forum's Annual Report for 2022 is now available. Dr Matt Crowe took up the role of Chairperson in early 2022. We had approval of our new Strategic Plan
Water Forum Newsletter 12 Summer 2023
The Water Forum’s Summer 2023 Newsletter reports on a recent meeting with Ministers Darragh O'Brien and Malcolm Noonan to share our policy position on the need for a National Government-led
Request for Research Tender – A review of water related commitments in the Programme for Government
Ireland’s Programme for Government sets out all commitments the Government aims to achieve during the time it is in power. There are 297 environmental commitments within the current Programme for
Meeting with Ministers to share water conservation policy recommendations
A delegation from the National Water Forum met Minister Darragh O’Brien and Minister Malcolm Noonan to highlight the need for a national strategy for water conservation. The commitment to building
EPA June Hydrology Bulletin shows most river flows and groundwater levels below long term average
The hydrology bulletin is based on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows at monitored sites for the month of June. Rainfall for June was generally below
EPA Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections findings published this week
Domestic waste water treatment systems (DWWTS), mostly septic tanks, are used by householders to treat sewage. There are nearly 500,000 systems in Ireland. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their
Grant to remove lead pipes from homes has been launched
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien launched of a campaign to create awareness of the improved grant available to remove lead pipes from homes. Older housing
EPA Publishes Water Quality Indicators Report for 2022
This indicators report is based on monitoring data collected in 2022 and provides an update on the water quality of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal, and groundwaters. The report provides
