EU Nature Restoration Law passed this week
The EU Nature Restoration Law seeks to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050. 80% of EU habitats are
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EPA publish the Water Quality Indicators Report for 2023
The Water Quality Indictors Report uses monitoring data collected to assess water quality and ecological status in rivers, lakes, estuaries, transitional and coastal waters and groundwaters. Of the 1,459 river
World Environment Day was marked this week
World Environment Day is on the 5th June annually. This year the focus is on combating land degradation and restoring damaged landscapes. #GenerationRestoration aims to encourage everyone alive right now
Education Module on Freshwater Biodiversity and Habitats
To mark Ireland's National Biodiversity Week for 2024, the Water Forum is launching its new education module on Freshwater Biodiversity and Habitats. This module consists of a Teachers resource with
Malfunctioning septic tanks are the 6th biggest pressure on waterbodies.
The EPA published its septic tank inspection report this week that showed a 50% failure rate. This is a very similar result to previous years so more needs to be
Septic tank grants have increased by 140% to €12,000
Mal-functioning septic tanks are the 6th biggest pressure on water quality. So it is good news that last January the Government announced a 140% increase in the maximum payments for
Newsletter No. 15 Spring 2024 is available now
The Newsletter reports on the work of the Forum over the first 3 months of 2024. We introduce our new Water Forum members and say farewell to members who have
Happy Earth Day. Schools Module on the Global impacts of our water use is now available
Happy Earth Day 2024. Today, 22nd April the Water Forum shares it's second Schools Module: The global impacts of how we use water. The module is suitable for secondary school
Blue Dot catchment videos are available from Duhallow Farming
Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot catchments was a five-year European Innovation Partnership project that ran from 2109 to 2023. It was funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the
Water supply issues in the Greater Dublin Area
RTE News has this week broadcast a series of reports on the water supply issues in the Greater Dublin Area. George Lee on the evening News bulletins and on the
New funding is available to community groups working to improve water quality in catchments
Last week for World Water Day, Malcolm Noonan, TD., and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) launched a new Catchment Support Fund of €500,000 as a funding stream to groups
Water Consumers lack knowledge of supply and treatment or how much water they use
Water Forum survey finds water customers lack knowledge of water supply and treatment or how much they use but show strong support for water conservation measures. Interactions Research carried out
Water Forum welcomes new members
The Water Forum has held its first plenary with 13 new members, that have joined the existing 13 members who have been reappointed for a second term. All members of
Farming for Water, European Innovation Partnership project is launched
The WATER European Innovative Partnership (EIP) project Farming for Water was launched today at a farm within the Dysart (Lough Ennell) waterbody, that was designated as a Priority Area for
National Biodiversity Data Centre Newsletter is available now
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has published its Winter 2023 Newsletter which is available to download from their website. For over 15 years, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has been
Ireland’s progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is assessed
Social Justice Ireland published a report this week ‘Measuring Progress: Sustainable Progress Index 2024’ assessing Ireland’s progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals against 14 other comparable EU countries. The
