Up for the Challenge? Kerry’s community solutions for Climate Change.
Ten years ago Transition Kerry asked the question ‘What will Tralee look like in the year 2030’, because they recognised […]
Read MoreTen years ago Transition Kerry asked the question ‘What will Tralee look like in the year 2030’, because they recognised […]
Read MoreThis project seeks to develop evidence-based management recommendations for the uplands, specifically with regard to the impact of cattle grazing […]
Read MoreThe 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.
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.
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.