WFD will remain in its current form
An Fóram Uisce, welcomes the EU Commissioner for Environment Ocean and Fisheries, Virginius Sinkevičus, announcement that ‘the WFD is an essential piece of EU environmental legislation and will stay in
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SWMI consultation extended to 7th August 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the restrictions people faced during the public consultation period, Mr. Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has announced an extension to the
Achieving WFD objectives: The issue of time delays
Achieving WFD Objectives: The issue of time delays The RBMP 2018-2021 set WFD objectives for maintaining status or improving status in 3126 water bodies. While many of these water
The EPA launches Ireland’s first Hydrology Summary Bulletin
The EPA launches Ireland’s first Hydrology Summary Bulletin The EPA Hydrology Summary Bulletin provides an overview of rainfall, river flows, lake and groundwater levels recorded at approximately 350 stations across
New Private Well grants
New Private Well grants launched The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government have launched a grant for rehabilitation of private wells. Approximately 11% of Irish people get their water
An Fóram welcomes new DWWTS Grant
The Regulation of Domestic Waste-Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) (2012) govern the operation and maintenance of septic tank systems. In order to work effectively, DWWTS need to be maintained and desludged
EU Biodiversity Strategy -restoring rather than depleting nature
EU Biodiversity Strategy - bringing nature back into our lives The European Commission launched the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 this week. It aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on a
EU Commission launches Farm to Fork Strategy
Farm to Fork Strategy - for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system The EU Commission launched its Farm to Fork strategy this week as part of the European
Farming for Nature
Teagasc and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have recently published Farming for Nature: the role of results-based payments is an edited book that collates several Irish experiences of
Water Conservation
Irish Water have launched a campaign to Save Water by urging 'Hand-washing over power-washing'. It estimates that each person is using up to 24 litres of water more each day
Concern for Ireland’s Waters
Recent research by NUI Galway reported the presence of genetic markers for toxic bacteria in 49 out of 75 samples of recreational waters classed as good or excellent quality. This
EC Evaluation of the impact of CAP on water
The EC Commission have recently published ‘An Evaluation of the impact of CAP on water’ The EU agricultural sector is dependent on the availability of the water resources, but it
New Pearl Mussel Education resource for Primary schools
The Pearl mussel project has just launched an education resource for primary school children. There is a colouring competition, information on why we need to protect the pearl mussel and
Briefing Note on Public Participation
An Fóram Uisce Briefing Note based on commissioned research and review of the literature, that provides recommendations regarding the design and facilitation of effective public engagement in water management
Public Consultation on the Significant Water Management Issues for the third cycle River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022 – 2027
The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government has published a document outlining the Significant Water Management Issues for the third River Basin Management Plan for Ireland for public consultation.
Environmental Attitudes Infographic
An EPA/ Red C (January 2020) online opinion poll of 1019 adults over 18 years on attitudes to the environment show that water quality is considered the most pressing environmental
