Blanket Bogs, Hydrology & Ecosystem Services to Water
Although blanket bogs are often recognised as iconic elements of the Irish landscape by many, their capacity to provide a […]
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Reanimation of functional wetlands and application of the ‘Integrated Constructed Wetland’ (ICW) concept
River basins typically comprise a diversity of catchments that intercept precipitation. Each catchment is circumscribed by topographical boundaries involving a […]
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Tackling invasive species – biosecurity needs to be second nature to us all
In Ireland we are experiencing the same phenomena as seen globally, that is an increase in the number of non-native […]
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Explaining the Catchment Characterisation Outcomes – Finding the Appropriate Words
Over the last few months, Catchment Unit staff have given numerous presentations as part of the catchment characterisation process. While […]
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Groundwater source protection terminology used in Ireland
This article aims to explain and clarify technical terms used for groundwater source protection. There are several terms used in […]
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Deficiencies in Ireland’s waste water treatment – an unacceptable risk to the environment and public health
The EPA report on Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2016, released today, highlights the need for significant funding to address […]
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Developing the concept of catchment services for progress towards integrated water management in Ireland
In a previous article, Donal Daly introduced the concept of catchment services (the benefits received by ecosystems and humans from […]
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“Climate change can bring us together, if we have the wisdom to prevent it from driving us apart”*
Many wonder why, in the face of one of the most important global issues of our time, people are still […]
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EPA Drinking Water Report 2016
The EPA Drinking Water Report 2016, released September 12th, shows that the quality of drinking water in public supplies remains high, […]
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Detection of the Lapwing Predators in the River Avon Catchment
The River Avon catchment, located in Hampshire in the south of England, is considered to have one of the highest […]
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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.