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Using green and blue space benefits health and well-being

Ireland’s green and blue spaces are essential components of Ireland’s health infrastructure and include urban parks, coasts, lakes and rivers, forests and bogs. The NEAR Health project was jointly funded

Water Advisory Board Q2 2020 Report

Established in June 2018, the purpose of the Water Advisory Body (WAB) is to advise the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on measures needed to improve the transparency

Still time to complete our Education Survey

AN FÓRAM UISCE SURVEY OF NON-FORMAL WATER EDUCATORS The purpose of this survey is to develop An Fóram’s understanding of the non-formal water education sector across Ireland. The results are

WWR Living World Report show 68% decline in vertebrate species in 46 years

World Wildlife Fund Living Planet Report 2020 reports a 68% average decline in global vertebrate species (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) populations between 1970 and 2016. The Report is

National Federation of Group Water Schemes Rural Water week

Rural Water Week – Monday, 7th to Friday, 11th September 2020 Rural Water Week aims to celebrate all that is ‘rural water’ and to highlight the excellent work being done

New EPA Factsheets on River, Lake and Marine monitoring

The EPA launched FACTSHEETS this week on their River, Lake and Marine monitoring programmes. The Marine Monitoring Factsheets includes information on the national monitoring programme, what is monitored, what assessments

Water Heritage Day Sunday 23rd August

As part of the Heritage Week programme of events Water Heritage is celebrated on Sunday 23rd April. There are many events planned for the week and on Sunday. Some are

New EPA Research Report on Ecosystem Tipping Points

Research 335: Ecosystem Tipping Points: Learning from the Past to Manage for the Future Marine ecosystems are undergoing unprecedented change, with natural capital declining to the point that benefits accrued

Early Stage Researcher Bursaries – Call for Applications

An Fóram Uisce offers the opportunity for Early Stage Researchers to apply for individual bursaries to undertake short, desk-based research around nine water-related topics.   Up to six bursaries of €5,000

Call for Research: Peatland Management

An Fóram Uisce requests submissions to undertake research on peatland management in the Republic of Ireland entitled "Optimising Water Quality Returns from Peatland Management while Delivering Co-benefits for Climate and

Eco-Health: Ecosystem Benefits of Green Space for Health

Eco-Health: Ecosystem Benefits of Green Space for Health Within urban areas, public green space includes parks and reserves, sporting fields, riparian areas such as streams and riverbanks, greenways and trails,

Eco Eye: On the waterfront

The EcoEye team went to meet communities across Ireland who are taking action to protect our water resources. Anja Murray visits the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to speak with Trish

51% Failure rate on septic tanks

51% of tested septic tanks have failed with 26% posing a risk to human health in 2019 the EPA reported this week. Currently, approximately 1000 tests are carried out each

Irish Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Environments Report

Irish Natural Capital Accounting for Sustainable Environments (INCASE) Interim Report This interim report, published today by the EPA, reviews the rationale and direction of the INCASE project and reflects the

An Fóram Uisce is recruiting: Post Doctorate – Policy Analyst in Water Services

Post Doctorate - Policy Analyst in Water Services In Association with the Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) In association with the Centre for Freshwater

EPA Hydrology Bulletin June 2020

The EPA published their second Hydrology Bulletin today for the month of June. Key findings include: River flows Mean river flows were low in the east, southeast and Shannon regions