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Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Ballina

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Mayo Friday, 30th May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities

Press Release: LAWPRO Invites Proposals for a Public Art Project in Co. Kerry

Wednesday 28th of May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good or high water quality in rivers,

Press Release: Minister Christopher O’Sullivan Welcomes National Conference on Nature-based Solutions

Tuesday, 27th of May 2025: Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, welcomes the Nature-based Solutions Conference – To Protect and Restore Urban, Rural, Coastal and

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Listowel

Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Listowel The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Kerry Monday, 26th May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO),

Press Release: Call for Farmers to Protect Water Quality During the Summer Season

Friday, 23rd May 2025: The local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and LAWPRO’s Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) are appealing to farmers during the current silage and land spreading

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Mullingar

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Westmeath Monday, 19th May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities

Success of bespoke organic compost in treatment of Japanese Knotweed

Picture at one of the KNOT pilot sites (L to R), Gareth McKane, OPW; Shane McMonagle, DCC; Claire and Kevin Moore, KPM Soils and; Jimmy McVeigh, LAWPRO. Photo by NW

Press Release: Applications open for SuperValu TidyTowns Waters and Communities Special Award 2025

Thursday, 15th May 2025: The Waters and Communities Special Award, co-sponsored by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), Waterways Ireland and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), is now open for applications.

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Athlone

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Roscommon Tuesday, 13th May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities

Press Release: Public Meetings Announced on Water Quality in Kildare

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold two community information meetings- one in Naas Municipal District and one in Athy Municipal District Wednesday, 7th of May 2025: The Local Authority

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Donegal

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Ballybofey Wednesday, 7th of May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local