How healthy is the Suir Catchment?
Do we have the balance right between living and working in, and maintaining a healthy Suir catchment, and if not, what […]
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The River Suir has a Green and Blue Future
The River Suir rises in the Devil’s Bit mountain northwest of Templemore and carves its way through the stunning landscapes of […]
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‘And a river runs through it’ – Eco Eye looks at the Blackwater River Catchment
On March 1st 2016 Eco Eye’s Anja Murray looked at the Blackwater River, examining it as a microcosm of many […]
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EPA Research Report 175: AgImpact Project – Identifying Approaches to Improving Knowledge Exchange (KE) in the Irish AgriFood Sector using Expert Opinion
The EPA has published the results of the AgImpact research project which is funded by the EPA, and was completed by […]
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EPA Research Report No 169: HYDROFOR: Assessment of the Impacts of Forest Operations on the Ecological Quality of Water
The EPA has published the results of the HYDROFOR research project which is an EPA and DAFM-supported multi-sector co-operative project […]
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Hydromorphology: What is it?
Hydromorphology considers the physical character and water content of water bodies. Good hydromorphological conditions support aquatic ecosystems (i.e. hydromorphological elements […]
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Local Authorities – New Waters and Communities office
In July 2014, The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government issued the European Union (Water Policy) Regulations 2014, which […]
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Dublin Bay – A UNESCO Biosphere
On June 24th 2015, the designation of Dublin Bay Biosphere was announced. Biospheres are internationally recognised for their biological diversity yet […]
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Crayfish plague in Lough Gowna Catchment, Cavan
Crayfish background For those who aren’t already aware of their existence, crayfish are native to Irish lakes, rivers, streams and […]
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EPA Research Report 174: Recommendations for Preparing Maritime Spatial Plans in Ireland
The EPA has published the results of research by researchers at Dublin Institute of Technology: “Towards an Integrated Policy Framework […]
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Quite simply, everyone in Ireland has a role to play. This can be from something as simple as making sure you don’t pollute your local stream, or a local community working together to establish a Rivers Trust to enhance the rivers and lakes in their area, to a Government Department or Agency helping a Minister implement a new policy to help protect and enhance all our water bodies.
This website has been developed and is maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency, and is a collaboration between the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Local Authority Waters Programme.
Local Authority Waters Programme
The Local Authority Waters Programme coordinates the efforts of local authorities and other public bodies in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan, and supports local community and stakeholder involvement in managing our natural waters, for everyone’s benefit.
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is responsible for coordinating the monitoring, assessment and reporting on the status of our 4,842 water bodies, looking at trends and changes, determining which waterbodies are at risk and what could be causing this, and drafting environmental objectives for each.
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
The Department is responsible for making sure that the right policies, regulations and resources are in place to implement the Water Framework Directive, and developing a River Basin Management Plan and Programme of Measures to protect and restore our waters.