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
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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
EPA Drinking Water Quality report
An Fóram Uisce welcomes The EPA Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies Report 2019 released today. While some of the findings are welcome such as the fact that 99.9% of
The Story of Water to air on 7th July
The Story of Water documentary will air Virgin Media One next Wednesday 7th July. The film provides an opportunity to learn more about Ireland’s water resources, networks and the need
WFD will remain in its current form
An Fóram Uisce, welcomes the EU Commissioner for Environment Ocean and Fisheries, Virginius Sinkevičus, announcement that ‘the WFD is an essential piece of EU environmental legislation and will stay in
SWMI consultation extended to 7th August 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the restrictions people faced during the public consultation period, Mr. Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has announced an extension to the
Achieving WFD objectives: The issue of time delays
Achieving WFD Objectives: The issue of time delays The RBMP 2018-2021 set WFD objectives for maintaining status or improving status in 3126 water bodies. While many of these water
The EPA launches Ireland’s first Hydrology Summary Bulletin
The EPA launches Ireland’s first Hydrology Summary Bulletin The EPA Hydrology Summary Bulletin provides an overview of rainfall, river flows, lake and groundwater levels recorded at approximately 350 stations across
New Private Well grants
New Private Well grants launched The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government have launched a grant for rehabilitation of private wells. Approximately 11% of Irish people get their water
An Fóram welcomes new DWWTS Grant
The Regulation of Domestic Waste-Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) (2012) govern the operation and maintenance of septic tank systems. In order to work effectively, DWWTS need to be maintained and desludged
EU Biodiversity Strategy -restoring rather than depleting nature
EU Biodiversity Strategy - bringing nature back into our lives The European Commission launched the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 this week. It aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on a
EU Commission launches Farm to Fork Strategy
Farm to Fork Strategy - for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system The EU Commission launched its Farm to Fork strategy this week as part of the European
Farming for Nature
Teagasc and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have recently published Farming for Nature: the role of results-based payments is an edited book that collates several Irish experiences of
