Happy Earth Day. We are delighted to share a new schools resource: The global impacts of how we use water including 5 teachers lesson plans and student workbook. ScoilnetPostPrimary EcoEd 4 All Clean Coasts ECO-UNESCO GLOBE Ireland
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Attention teachers! Sign up for our Training event for Exploring the Seashore using creative cross curricular learning and skills development.
The event takes place from the 1-5th of July.
Book at Galway EC
Marine Institute
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Great to see water quality improvements because of farmers actions in Duhallow Blue Dot catchment. Irish Farmers' Association ICMSA Macra na Feirme DuhallowBlueDot National Federation of Group Water Schemes ICOS RI Local Authority Waters Programme Blue Dot Catchments Programme Cork County Council

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George Lee RTÉ News highlighted increasing water demand and supply risk in the Greater Dublin Area. Uisce Éireann - Irish Water National Federation of Group Water Schemes Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage
Download this infographic for easy ways to save water:
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Water efficiency measures are necessary to address the immediate demand and the unsustainable supply of water in the Dublin area.
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Reducing leaks not enough to save Dublin's water supply rte.ie/news/analysis-… via RTÉ

Establishing ecological thresholds and targets for groundwater management
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In 2023 water demand in Dublin was higher than the maximum sustainable supply for the region for 80 days! with the highest record of water demand monitored in January 2024. We need to become a water smart society The Water Forum rte.ie/news/analysis-…

Preparing to hit the rivers and waterways this weekend on a spring clean-up? Weather is to be broken so please ensure that you are properly kitted out, take all safety precautions, and are accompanied at all times. Don't take chances - be safe as you go about your great work.

Ireland's water authorities say they're working to eliminate THMs in supplies but FIE News Service argued people have the right to know if their supply is affected in the meantime
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Really looking forward to chairing this exciting event with speaker Prof Lea Berrang Ford from EPA Ireland on April 23rd at 6.30pm. Register for free here - ti.to/national-dialo…

What if we saw 💧 water differently?

Less than 1% of 🌍 freshwater is available for its 8 billion people.

Our water cycle is broken and 🇪🇺 water systems are under stress.

Let’s join forces to transform the way water is managed, used and valued!

#WaterWiseEU #WorldWaterDay

Happy World Water Day! We are hosting a special event in Tydavnet GWS’s Knocknagrave Environmental Centre this morning. Listen to us throughout the morning on Shannonside FM NorthernSoundFM, where we’ll be shedding a light on the work of the sector and other likeminded agencies.

Water, the essence of life, stands as a cornerstone in the sustainable development of societies worldwide. It serves as the linchpin for energy, health, and food sectors, while also playing a crucial role in biodiversity conservation.

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Happy #WorldWaterDay2024 if you want to find out what water consumers in Ireland think about our water services and the need for water conservation check out the latest research by The Water Forum

More than half don't know where their water comes from or how much they use & a quarter won't drink it - research by The Water Forum for #WorldWaterDay shows we're not a very 'water smart' society
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Matt Crowe speaks on Morning Ireland RTÉ Radio 1 today #WorldWaterDay2024 about water consumers knowledge of water supply and treatment and interest in water conservation. Full report below:
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#worldwaterday Caroline O'Doherty reports on a national survey of water consumers that shows the need for greater awareness of water supply and treatment and primate well maintenance Uisce Éireann - Irish Water Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage National Federation of Group Water Schemes
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Matt Crowe speaks on Morning Ireland RTÉ Radio 1 today #WorldWaterDay2024 about water consumers knowledge of water supply and treatment and interest in water conservation. Full report below:
thewaterforum.ie/app/uploads/20… National Federation of Group Water Schemes Uisce Éireann - Irish Water

Species #2: Grey (or Ashy) Mining Bee

Keep a look out for this distinctive solitary bee, females are particularly fond of foraging on Willow and Dandelion.

They're an excellent pollinator for fruit trees and Rape.

Record your sightings ⬇️

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Sign up for free to this interesting water quality talk 9:30 am #worldwaterday2024 Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Suzanne Linnane National Federation of Group Water Schemes Aisling Castle The Rivers Trust Irish Farmers' Association ICMSA