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Research Call on ‘An assessment of policy coherence and conflicts for water and environmental management’

An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum) has launched an Open Research Call on ‘An assessment of policy coherence and conflicts for water and environmental management’. An Fóram Uisce is the

An Fóram Uisce Newsletter No. 4 Summer 2021

The Forum's Summer newsletter reports on our work over the past 3 months and this issue includes an report on the webinar on Peatlands held in May and a summary

Submission on Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network

An Fóram's submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network public consultation makes 14 important recommendations. The Forum’s Recommendations included: The

Irish Water contact numbers are changed

On 28th July 2021, Irish Water has changed its customer contact numbers Irish Water has changed its customer contact numbers to non-geographic prefixes 1800 (free) and 0818 numbers (standard rates).

Water Advisory Body (WAB) Quarter 2 2021 Report

The Water Advisory Body (WAB) published its second quarter report of 2021 today. The WAB reports on how Irish Water is performing against its own Strategic Funding Plan. In Quarter

Water conservation measures are needed to help secure water supply

Currently there are water restrictions and recommendations for conservation measures in many counties in Ireland. With the heat and dry weather, water supplies are under pressure. In many areas there

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

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

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