Areas for Action – reasons for selection
This file outlines the reasons for selection for all Areas for Action in the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021. 172.85 […]
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Archive
Water Framework Directive Guidance on Characterisation Methodology V4.0 – September 2016
The purpose of this report is to describe: the role of characterisation in water resources management in Ireland and the […]
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Urban Pressures (2009)
Under The Water Framework Directive (WFD) a River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) must be prepared for each European river basin and […]
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Abstractions – National POM/Standards Study Revised Risk Assessment Methodology (2009)
“Abstractions” are points where water is extracted from a waterbody. These reports look at abstractions from different types of waterbodies. […]
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Register of Protected Areas 2009-2015
Protected areas are identified as those requiring special protection under existing national or European legislation, either to protect their surface […]
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Status 2009-2015
The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface and ground waters. […]
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Monitoring Programme 2009-2015
A brief summary is given herein of the national WFD monitoring programme, the development of which involved consultations with the River […]
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River Basin Management Plans Alternative Objectives: Approach to Extended Deadlines 2009-2015
This document summarises the cases for extended deadline exemption which are detailed in the final River Basin Management Plans for the […]
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Freshwater Pearl Mussel Plans 2009-2015
The freshwater pearl mussel is a bivalve, which is a type of mollusc or snail with a body that is […]
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Who is involved?
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.