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Teachers: explore the health of your local stream or river with Globe Ireland

February 12, 2024 by EPA Catchments Unit | in 3rd Cycle 2022-2027, Catchment Management, Citizen Science, Education and Infographics, Get involved, News, Science, Stories, Water and Communities, Water Framework Directive

Over 3 school weeks (March 11 to April 12 2024) you will visit your local stream/river to assess the health using a water quality kit supplied to your school. Full teacher support including resources, equipment, and instructions will be provided.

This is a school-based ‘Rivers as Ecosystems‘ citizen science campaign coordinated by the Environmental Education Unit, An Taisce and sponsored by the EPA. The results will be used by the EPA to increase understanding of water quality and river health across Ireland.

Project timeline:

  • Tuesday March 5 – 7pm 45min Teacher Info Session online
  • Monday March 11 to Friday April 12 – Visit local stream/river and investigate health.
  • Tuesday, March 19- Expert Webinar (60min online activity for students)
  • Thursday April 11- Student presentations Event (60min)

Registration: River Ecosystem – Registration – 2024 (arcgis.com)

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