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EPA hydrology bulletin shows low water levels across the country, we need to consider water conservation

The EPA Hydrology Bulletin for February 2023 shows localised drought conditions that have resulted in river flows being below long-term averages across the country. The hydrology bulletin is based on

Nutrient recovery and recycling from wastewater in Ireland, policy gaps and recommendations

A desktop research study commissioned by the Water Forum was carried out by Dr Mattheo Gilberti and Dr Recep Kaan Dereli from the School of Chemical and Bioprocesses Engineering at

Water Services Standing Committee visit Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant

Uisce Éireann and Celtic Anglian Water hosted the Forum's Water Services Standing Committee meeting at their Ringsend plant this week. Wastewater from Dublin has been treated in Ringsend since 1906.

Research tender: Public participation in environmental management, with policy recommendations for the protection and restoration of water bodies.

Today, we have launched a call for research on; A review of best practice (national and international) in public participation in environmental management, with policy recommendations for the protection and

Newsletter No. 10 Winter 2022

The Water Forum’s Winter 2022 Newsletter reports on the BT Young Scientist Competition and the winners of the inaugural Special Water Award sponsored by An Fóram Uisce. Well done to

World Wetlands Day is 2nd February 2023

35% of the worlds wetlands have disappeared in 50 years. Join #GenerationRestoration #ForWetlands We can all make a difference through: Conscious Choices Make choices that minimise the loss and

EPA Report published this week considers peoples views of climate change

From May to July 2021, the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) and the survey firm Behaviour & Attitudes, conducted

Coláiste Treasa wins the Water Award at the BT Young Scientist Competition 2023

The Water Forum would like to congratulate teacher Brid Ann O’Donoghue and students Eve O’Driscoll and Susannah Guerin from Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk, Co. Cork on winning the Water Forum sponsored

Water Forum to attend the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 12-14 January 2023

The 59th BTYSTE along with the Primary Science Fair is being held in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin next week 12th to 14th January. This year, 550 projects from 212 schools

€500,000 Community Water Development Fund is now open for applications

The Local Authority Waters Programme's (LAWPRO), Open Call for the Community Water Development Fund 2023 is now open for applications from 1st December 2022 to 7th February 2023. The Fund

EPA Report on Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies for 2021

The Water Forum welcomes the EPA Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2021 report published today. The report provides an update on the quality of

Science Week: Panel discussion on the need to put water at the centre of climate action

To ensure the Forum's advice on water policy is correct, we seek the most recent scientific data and expert input to inform policy positions. To ensure that Ireland’s water supplies

Unpacking freshwater’s role in climate change mitigation

Unpacking freshwater’s role in climate change mitigation This report prepared by experts at the Stockholm International Water Institute was launched at the COP27 meeting last week to highlight the essential

The Water Forum welcomes a new team member

We are delighted to welcome Dr Aisling Corkery, our new Research and Policy Executive, to the Water Forum team. Aisling has most recently worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with

Water management is critical to COP27 and climate mitigation action

When the next UN Climate Change Conference opens in Sharm El-Sheikh 6-18 November it will be amid fears that the world is less committed to climate action than a year

Autumn 2022 Newsletter No. 9 is available now

The Water Forum’s Autumn 2022 Newsletter gives an introduction to our new Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 covering our Goals and Objectives for the coming years. A summary report on the

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