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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

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