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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Within urban areas, public green space includes parks and reserves, sporting fields, riparian areas such as streams and riverbanks, greenways and trails,
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% 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
Irish Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Environments (INCASE) Interim Report This interim report, published today by the EPA, reviews the rationale and direction of the INCASE project and reflects the
Post Doctorate - Policy Analyst in Water Services In Association with the Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) In association with the Centre for Freshwater
The EPA published their second Hydrology Bulletin today for the month of June. Key findings include: River flows Mean river flows were low in the east, southeast and Shannon regions
An Fóram Uisce welcomes The EPA Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies Report 2019 released today. While some of the findings are welcome such as the fact that 99.9% of
The Story of Water documentary will air Virgin Media One next Wednesday 7th July. The film provides an opportunity to learn more about Ireland’s water resources, networks and the need