Mary Gurrie

Environment, nature, life's rich pageant. Tweets my own.

[EPA Ireland @EPAIreland]

What is the state of Ireland’s environment in 2024? The EPA's flagship report delivers the single most definitive evaluation of Ireland’s environment. Read the key findings and priorities: https://t.co/xdQ2sbnk1q #SOER2024

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

Thanks to everyone who contributed stories for the Summer 2024 Catchments Newsletter.

You can read about the latest water quality information, how to access data & stories about people who are working to protect & improve our water quality.

https://t.co/oeQtvWEvwf

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

All talks from the EPA Water Conference 2024 can now be watched online.

Speakers shared their knowledge on how to protect & improve water quality in Ireland.

Huge thanks to all our speakers who helped make this event such a success.

https://t.co/lXzcdgJ6p1

#EPAWater2024

[Corncrake/Traonach LIFE @CorncrakeLife]

Sometimes everything can be right but there is something missing

No corncrakes.

When you lose a bird from a place it's tricky to get them back.

Year 3 with no birds here, but we manage for them anyhow as you cannot restrict their options.

If you build it, they will come.

[EPA Ireland @EPAIreland]

The EPA’s water indicators data found that there has been no overall improvement in the water quality of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwaters in 2023. Improvements that are taking place are being offset by declines elsewhere. https://t.co/KwB03VWPbD

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

The EPA Water Conference 2024 takes place next week on 12 and 13 June.

You can attend online for free, but you must register in advance.

This event is @EngineerIreland CPD approved.

Full details and how to register are here: https://t.co/O8fJW2LNsm

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

The EPA has published updated Catchment Reports for all 46 catchments in Ireland.

They include information on water quality outcomes and changes, high status objectives, issues, pressures, actions & a detailed appendix with waterbody-scale information.

https://t.co/02Ua3I6KKf

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

The EPA has prepared a series of reports that summarises the evidence on each of the main significant pressures that impact on water quality:

Agriculture
Urban waste water
Hydromorphology
Forestry
Domestic waste water
Industry
Drained peat

See https://t.co/vCJOIjGMUV

[EPA Ireland @EPAIreland]

The EPA has published a new assessment of pressures impacting water quality in our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwaters. 34% of waterbodies are at risk of not meeting their quality objectives because of human activities. Learn more: https://t.co/oDsrSrhx9Q

[EPA Ireland @EPAIreland]

Registration is now open for the EPA Water Conference 2024. Join us on the 12th & 13th of June at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill - or online, for free – to hear from speakers who will be discussing the state of Ireland's waters. Register now: https://t.co/y1KpOaFl1P

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

Did you know? Friday March 22 is #WorldWaterDay

World Water Day is held on 22 March every year & focuses on the importance of freshwater.  

This year's theme is 'Water For Peace'.

Learn more & find out about some events happening around the country: https://t.co/Bn3rsz7EoW

[EU Commission in Ireland @eurireland]

🇮🇪 Ireland's @WAN_LIFEIP (Wild Atlantic Nature) project has been short-listed for the #Natura2000Awards 2024!

If you'd like to see it win the Citizens’ Award, vote for it now at 👉 https://t.co/vQsW75Ycm5

[BirdWatch Ireland @BirdWatchIE]

(AL) It is vital that we protect #birds and the habitats they rely on, particularly during nesting season. From March 1 until Aug 31, it is against the law to cut, burn or otherwise destroy vegetation including hedges.
We urge you to respect this and share this info widely!

[All-Ireland Pollinator Plan @PollinatorPlan]

A huge thank you everyone who has taken action for pollinators in 2023

Pollinator numbers are still in decline, but our records show that local populations are increasing where actions are being taken to help them

What we're doing is working, let's do more of it in 2024!🐝

[Oonagh Duggan @NatureNymph]

Really worth watching #ETTG & @DonalSheehan4 interview w/ @ellamcsweeney abt his experience cutting nitrogen fert completely frm his dairy farm this yr. Brave & honest as always, where is the milk price signal from the consumer to support this, he asks?
https://t.co/VMFWkymwJ0

[BirdWatch Ireland @BirdWatchIE]

Only one week to go until the Irish Garden Bird Survey is back! Is your garden starting to get busy or are you still waiting for many species to return? Full details including the new survey form are here: https://t.co/qA8F7FDjZh

[EPA Ireland @EPAIreland]

EPA is Hiring! We are currently seeking a Scientific Officer - Emergency Preparedness, General Inspector/Scientific Officer, Environmental Licensing Programme Senior Manager and Environmental Licensing Programme Senior Inspector: https://t.co/1I4kV0s8gJ #hiring #nowhiring

[Corncrake/Traonach LIFE @CorncrakeLife]

It's been a massive year for corncrakes in Ireland.

Some stats from from our @LIFEprogramme project in 2023:

👉 178 participants
👉 1120 ha of land managed
👉 38 ha of new ELC
👉 168 birds in our area
👉 14% increase since we started in 2021

Now- back to work!

#Protectnature

[Rosemount family Resource Centre @RosemountFRC]

We are running our Winter Coat Appeal this year as we have had a number of requests and enquiries for coats.
We are appealing to anyone in the Dundrum and wider area who may have unwanted coats, to donate them to us.

[Mary Gurrie @MaryGurrie]

Fantastic opportunities to work on protecting and improving #waterquality with the Water Progrmme crew in @EPAIreland. Roles for #biologists, #hydrologists, #hydromorphologists, #catchmentscientists #DataScientists or similar #monitoring #assessment

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

We are hiring in the Water Programme in @EPAIreland

Scientific Officer I – Environmental Data Science and Modelling (2 positions)

Scientific Officer I - Ecological Monitoring and Assessment

Scientific Officer I – Hydrometric Regional Lead

https://t.co/pKKDG6zQ41