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One Day Conference: Nature Based Solutions

Nature-based solutions conference Nature Based Solutions to protect and restore water quality. Nature-based solutions if delivered appropriately, can significantly contribute to addressing multiple societal challenges. The International Union of Conservation

Farming for Water represents a real opportunity for agricultural sector

Pictured at the launch are David Fay, land owner on which the launch occurred, Anthony Coleman, Director of Services, LAWPRO, Minister Pippa Hackett, Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister Malcolm Noonan.

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

On World Water Day Minister Noonan welcomes €1.2m for water quality projects nationwide Over €700,000 for 155 water quality projects nationwide New €500,000 funding for catchment groups Friday, 22nd of

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

Farming for Water EIP is a good news story says Senator Victor Boyhan Independent Senator Victor Boyhan has told the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine that the

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

Opening Statement of Mr. Anthony Coleman, Director of Services, Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) on ‘Compliance with the Nitrates Directive: Implications for Ireland’ for the Joint Oireachtas Committee on

Kildare Schools Poster Competition

The aim of the competition is for individual students to design an A3 poster which best illustrates the theme: My Favourite Waterbody. The theme was chosen to highlight the connection

“Very significant day” as Ministers launch €60 million Farming for Water EIP

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, together with Minister of State Pippa Hackett and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage,

Water quality advocates visit River Ara Walk in Tipperary town

A group of more than sixty public sector staff attending the quarterly meeting of the South East Region Water Framework Directive Operational Committee in Ballykisteen Hotel, Tipperary, were left

Press Release: Local Authority Waters Programme Launches National Photography Competition

“My favourite waterbody” photo competition launched on World Wetlands Day 2024 Friday, 2nd of February 2024: Today, on World Wetlands Day Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is launching a nationwide

Grants available for communities to deliver positive actions for water quality, protection and awareness

The LAWPRO Community Water Development Fund 2024 is now open for applications Community Water Development Fund 2024 Grant Application form Your local community or voluntary group can now apply for

Announcement of the postponement of the Communities Caring for Water Conference 2023

We hope you're doing well and are actively involved in your community activities. We are writing to let you know with regret that the ‘Communities Caring for Water Conference 2023’,

Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Project for Ireland

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), in collaboration with Teagasc and Dairy Industry Ireland, have been successful in its application to deliver a new Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Project