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Webinar on Nature-based Solutions in Urban areas 30th November 2021

A webinar is being held on 30th November 2021 to discuss nature-based approaches to urban rainwater management. Hard surfaces in urban areas can contribute to surface water pollutants and enhanced

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

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

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