Press Releases

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Press Release: LAWPRO held River Boyne workshop to develop a water quality community forum

Representatives from 30 different local community organisations were in attendance Thursday, 4th of July 2024: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) held a workshop on public participation in water

Press Release: LAWPRO opens grants scheme of €30,000 for Water Heritage Day 2024

Community groups are invited to host an event during National Heritage Week Friday, 28th of June 2024: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) encourages community groups to apply under the

Drone survey for Tipperary to determine Giant Hogweed along rivers and streams

A drone survey to determine the extent of Giant Hogweed infestation along rivers and streams in the Cappawhite area of County Tipperary is currently underway. Giant hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum is

Press Release: Lough Ree photo scoops top prize in National Photography Competition

Over 600 entries in the Local Authority Waters Programme ‘My Favourite Waterbody’ photo competition Monday, 24th of June 2024: One overall winner and five runners up have been selected

Press Release: Local Authority Waters Programme held River Slaney workshop to develop a water quality community forum

Representatives from 20 different local community organisations were in attendance Monday, 17th June 2024: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) facilitated a conversation on public participation in water catchment management

LAWPRO and Mayo Co Council launches mosiac art Mayo Blue Dots booklet and a film

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in collaboration with Mayo County Council launched an Arctic Char mosaic art piece by artist Annaliese Brown along with a new Mayo Blue Dots

Press Release: Minister Noonan launches national implementation strategy at Nature-Based Solutions Conference

Minister Noonan launches national implementation strategy at Nature-Based Solutions Conference Rainwater Management Planning Guidance launched for local authorities Thursday 16 May 2024: Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform

Press Release: Local Authority Waters Programme and Mayo County Council to unveil artwork at Lough Mask in Mayo during Biodiversity Week

Local Authority Waters Programme and Mayo County Council to unveil artwork at Lough Mask in Mayo during Biodiversity Week Wednesday 15th May 2024: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in

Press Release: LAWPRO held River Boyne workshop to develop a water quality community forum

Press Release: LAWPRO opens grants scheme of €30,000 for Water Heritage Day 2024

Drone survey for Tipperary to determine Giant Hogweed along rivers and streams

Press Release: Lough Ree photo scoops top prize in National Photography Competition

Press Release: Local Authority Waters Programme held River Slaney workshop to develop a water quality community forum

LAWPRO and Mayo Co Council launches mosiac art Mayo Blue Dots booklet and a film

Press Release: Minister Noonan launches national implementation strategy at Nature-Based Solutions Conference

Press Release: Local Authority Waters Programme and Mayo County Council to unveil artwork at Lough Mask in Mayo during Biodiversity Week

Farming for Water represents a real opportunity for agricultural sector

Press Release: On World Water Day Minister Noonan welcomes €1.2m for water quality projects nationwide

Farming for Water EIP is a good news story says Senator Victor Boyhan

Opening Statement at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine