Water Advisory Body Quarter 3 2021 Report
The Water Advisory Body (WAB) published its third quarter report of 2021 today. The WAB reports on how Irish Water is performing against its own Strategic Funding Plan. A particular
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An Fóram Uisce releases videos for Science Week 2021
This is Science Foundation Ireland National Science Week and to mark the occasion the Water Forum has produced a short video to introduce the draft River Basin Management Plan. The
Virtual Consultation Room for the draft River Basin Management Plan launched
The virtual room is a 3D representation of a consultation space. The site provides information on the draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022-2027 and how to make a
Best wishes to Professor Tom Collins on his retirement from the Water Forum
The Forum would like to take this opportunity to wish our Chair, Professor Tom Collins, best wishes on his retirement from the Forum. Tom’s expertise and knowledge has been an
An Fóram Uisce Newsletter No. 5 Autumn 2021
The Forum’s Autumn newsletter reports on our work over the past 3 months and this issue includes an report on the draft River Basin Management plan. Members of the Forum
Pollution Impact Potential Maps for soils throughout Ireland are on catchments.ie
The IFA Smart Farming event, Sources and Solutions: the link between our soils and water quality, has launched a series of short information videos on soil fertility, soil carbon sequestration
Communicating water availability to improve awareness and the implementation of water conservation measures
An early career research report on Communicating water availability to improve awareness and the implementation of water conservation measures. Historical records show that Ireland has experienced approximately 45 droughts since
Introduction to the draft River Basin Management Plan 2022-2027
The aim of the River Basin Management Plan is to ensure that our natural waters are sustainably managed, that freshwater resources are protected so that there is no further deterioration;
Legacy Sediment Contamination
An Early Career Research project report on Legacy Sediment Contamination – Understanding sediment contamination legacy issues in lake and river sediments and the implications for catchment management and drinking water
Good news for 21 towns and villages across Ireland this week
The communities in 21 small towns and villages have very good news this week as upgrades for their wastewater treatment plants have all been given the go-ahead. It will provide
Public Consultation on the draft River Basin Management Plan is launched
The public consultation on Ireland’s draft 3rd River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) 2022-2027 was launched by Ministers Darragh O’Brien, T.D. and Malcolm Noonan, T.D at Turvey Nature Reserve in Donabate.
Pilot soil sampling programme launched
The Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Ms Pippa Hackett, T.D., launched a major investment of €10 million in a pilot Soil Sampling and
Nitrates Action Programme, farming and the future
Ireland’s water quality is declining. In 53% of water bodies at risk of not achieving good ecological status, agriculture is the single biggest pressure contributing to water pollution, according to
Early-stage Researcher Bursary Call extended to 30th September 2021
An Fóram Uisce has extended the closing date for the Early-stage Researcher Bursary Call and broadened the eligibility criteria to include all research institutes in the Republic of Ireland. The
The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) and why it matters to water
Ireland’s first Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) came into operation in 2006. Giving effect to the Nitrates Directive the NAP was designed to prevent pollution of surface waters and groundwater from
Consultation on SDG Implementation Plan is ongoing
The United Nations 2030 Agenda encourages countries to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into planning and policy, on both a national and international level. As a whole-of-government initiative overseen
