Sinéad Barrett

[River Basin Management Service @WatersProgramme]

Are you interested in the Lingaun River in County Tipperary? if so, there's a Community Information Meeting this evening via Zoom at 7:30pm. Come along and join in the conversation #WaterQuality #HealthyRivers Register here https://t.co/nrEu03t3zR

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Teagasc is kicking off #WaterQualityWeek today with a programme of videos that explore the importance of water quality and catchment management.

[Teagasc @teagasc]

We're celebrating #WorldWaterDay tomorrow by kicking off Teagasc #WaterQualityWeek. Join us for a jam packed week of water quality focused information and advice to farmers! See https://t.co/UuzJ02jhZd @DairySusIreland @WatersProgramme @TeagascEnviron

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Read all about the work we're undertaking nationally in the @WatersProgramme using the link below!

[EPA Catchments @EPACatchments]

The Local Authority Waters Programme works across Ireland on:

Empowering & supporting communities

Local Catchment Assessments

Coordination and working with others to achieve better water quality

You can read over 75 stories about their work here:
https://t.co/o9IWW5aX2F

[River Basin Management Service @WatersProgramme]

Exciting conference March 22 & 23, built around river restoration, management, biodiversity, and communities. Bringing together the science and communities invested in achieving healthy rivers in Ireland, with practical examples. Register here: https://t.co/sRnJ9wovTv

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Check out the newly launched @WatersProgramme website which contains "Stories from the Waterside" which have been written about the connections people, places, and nature have to water. Happy reading!

https://t.co/QSpBqtauTv

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

@smyth_shane Close to the stepping stones at Bushy Park 🙂

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Spot the kingfisher! Amazing to see this bird along the #DodderRiver this weekend.

[River Basin Management Service @WatersProgramme]

A new @officialgaa Green Club programme explores a range of local sustainability projects, focussing on Energy, Waste, Biodiversity, Water, Travel & Transport. Supported by #CARO @LAsIreland @ClimateIre @BioDataCentre. We are proud to support the water theme with @IrishWater.

[River Basin Management Service @WatersProgramme]

Thrilled to launch the open call for the Community Water Development Fund 2021 at today's event online 'Communities Caring for Water'. Our fund has increased this year in response to increased interest and demand from communities. Further details at https://t.co/K9woS3azZz

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

The Irish Times editorial highlighting the bleak outlook for Ireland's ecosystems without an immediate "massive shift in attitudes and behaviours". @WatersProgramme

https://t.co/IyoznShIG0

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

An excellent handbook which will be incredibly helpful when selecting the right measure in the right place! @WatersProgramme

[National Federation of Group Water Schemes @nfgws]

The NFGWS has launched a new handbook that helps identify mitigation actions for farmers to protect drinking water quality. https://t.co/MKTs6qoyVh @TeagascEnviron @agriculture_ie @DeptHousingIRL @WatersProgramme @GeolSurvIE @EPACatchments

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

A nice video explaining what riparian margins are and their role in water quality protection.

[Inland Fisheries Ireland @InlandFisherIE]

*Inland Fisheries Ireland Launches ‘Planning for Watercourses in the Urban Environment’ 2020 Update*

The integrated watercourse protection strategy that has been developed by IFI through consultation with a wide range of experts can be found here: https://t.co/NPygrDoxWV

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Check out the @farmfornature website for an excellent guide on the multi-disciplinary benefits of good watercourse management, and the steps farmers can take to protect and restore our rivers.
https://t.co/tKfoufXc97

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

A lovely clear video explaining why healthy catchments are so important and what the @WatersProgramme is doing to protect and improve water quality across Ireland.

[River Basin Management Service @WatersProgramme]

We all live in #water #catchments and depend on water for our health, well-being and livelihoods. But, water quality is under threat and this #Vimeo animation explains what LAWPRO, public bodies and communities are doing to bring about change. https://t.co/3OxTWLmeU6

[River Basin Management Service @WatersProgramme]

"Water is not a commercial product like any other, but rather a heritage which must be protected, defended and treated as such.", #WFD. It's #WaterHeritageDay and the last day of @HeritageWeek 2020, celebrate our waters with 'Stories from the waterside '.

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Back out walking streams today in the #DininPAA come rain or shine! @WatersProgramme

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Great to see a mention of @WatersProgramme and ASSAP in the Programme for Government. Here's to a more environmentally-focused Ireland!

[Sheevaun Thompson @Shivthompson]

Meeting today in Kilmeaden, County Waterford about the very exciting Portlaw Freshwater Pearl Mussel Conservation Project. Attended by IFI, NPWS, Waterford City and Co Co, Teagasc, WIT and @WatersProgramme

[Sinéad Barrett @SineadABarrett]

Great to see that the work of the @EPACatchments and the @WatersProgramme has been mentioned in the Irish Times today as a vital means of improving Ireland's waters.
https://t.co/ehJD33PT24