Early-stage Researcher Bursary Call Launched
An Fóram Uisce Early-stage Researcher Bursary Call, which opens 21st July 2021. The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 6th September 2021. An Fóram Uisce is the statutory body
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EPA Water Quality Indicators Report 2020
The Water Forum welcomes the EPA Water Quality Indicators Report 2020 published today. While there are some welcome improvements in water quality in 345 rivers, 230 rivers show a decline.
Research report on Improving Drinking Water Quality in Small Private Supplies
An Early Career research report commissioned by An Fóram Uisce on How to Improve the Drinking Water Quality of Small Private Supplies in Ireland completed by: Ms Luisa Albuquerque de
Assessments of catchments impacted by nitrates in preparation for RBMP Cycle 3
The EPA Catchments Unit have released an Assessment of catchments that need reductions in nitrates in preparation for the 3rd RBMP In preparation for the 3rd RBMP cycle, the EPA
Annual Report 2020 is now available
An Fóram Uisce Annual report for 2020 is now available to download. It highlights the work of the Forum throughout the challenging year of 2020. The Forum’s second symposium planned
EPA Water Conference 2021 – 16th and 17th June
EPA Water Conference Programme – Integrating Policy and Practice on 16th and 17th June – 9:15 am to 12:30 pm - Free and open to everyone - Register online Day
Learn about our oceans on World Ocean Day
Oceans of Learning resources provided by the Marine Institute explore the inextricable link between our ocean and our climate. 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans that are the
EPA Report on Water Governance in Ireland
This report assesses water governance in Ireland using the Water Governance Indicator Framework, a tool developed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2018 to assist countries
Peatlands Webinar presentations are now available online
Managing peatlands to optimise returns for water quality, climate mitigation and biodiversity webinar was very well attended by a wide range of Government Departments, Agencies, organisations and community groups. The
Irish Water adopt the Framework Plan for the National Water Resources Plan
Irish Water has adopted the Framework Plan for the National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) which will safeguard public health, support growth and meet the challenges of climate change over the
Bathing water improvements but more needs to be done.
The EPA published its Bathing Water Quality in Ireland A report for 2020 today and while improvements are noted and welcomed by An Fóram Uisce. Pollution incidences tend to occur
How climate change is impacting oceans and what needs to be done from the World Economic Forum.
The ocean is inextricably linked to our climate. Rising air temperatures due to global warming are melting the polar ice caps and dissolving glaciers, leading to rising sea levels. But the
Water Advisory Body Quarterly Report No.1 of 2021
The Water Advisory Body published its fifth report today, the first in 2021. The role of the WAB is to advise the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on
Newsletter No. 3 Spring 2021 is available now
The Forum's third Newsletter covering activities in Spring 2021 contains the latest news on what the Forum has been up to along with information on upcoming events including the Peatlands
CRU decision paper on the reviewed Irish Water First Fix Scheme Policy.
Irish Water’s First Fix Scheme provides qualifying customers with a free leak investigation and repair to their External Supply Pipe. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) have reviewed
Water Matters Competition Winners announced!
Happy Earth Day to everyone today. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth and all the school pupils who submitted entries to our Water Matters at home
