The Local Authority Waters Programme and Wexford County Council to hold two public meetings in Wexford
Monday, 9th of June 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and Wexford County Council’s Climate Action and Environment Section are holding two public meetings about the quality of our natural waters in Clonroche and Craanford.
Details of the meetings are as follows:
- Clonroche Community Hall: 17th June 2025 at 7pm
- Craanford Community Hall: 26th June 2025 at 7pm
The community information meetings are being held to make more people aware of work to improve water quality in the area and to encourage as much engagement as possible with all stakeholders right across the community, including key agencies, special interest groups, voluntary, public and private sectors.
Along with LAWPRO and Wexford County Council’s Climate Action and Environment Section other key agencies involved in protecting and restoring the quality of our natural waters are being invited to participate so there will be opportunities for the public to ask questions and talk to members from these agencies.
LAWPRO working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality in rivers, lakes, estuaries, ground and coastal water, under the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland carries out work in areas identified as having poor water quality called Priority Areas for Action (PAA) to support targeted water quality improvements with other stakeholders.
Ahead of the public meeting, Anthony Coleman, Director of Services with LAWPRO said: “As we continue our work in the Slaney catchment area and begin implementation of the new Water Action Plan we would like to take this opportunity to welcome members of the public to come along and find out more about what’s happening in their local waterbodies and river catchments.
We hope to engage as many people as possible at these meetings in Wexford because public participation and support is key to achieving water quality improvements. We would also like to thank all those whether in a voluntary or paid capacity, working in their local areas to help make a difference to their natural waters and the biodiversity that live in and around them.”
Commenting on the upcoming meetings, Eamonn Hore, Director of Services with Wexford County Council said: “Clean and healthy water is vital for our environment, our communities, and our future. These public meetings are a great opportunity for people to learn more about the collaborative work underway to protect and restore water quality across Wexford. We encourage everyone; residents, farmers, business owners, and community groups to attend and have their voices heard.”
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For media information:
Sadhbh O’Neill
Communications & Engagement Lead
Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)
T: 085 850 0409
About Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) https://lawaters.ie/
Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) works on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality in our rivers, lakes, estuaries, ground and coastal water through catchment science and local community engagement. LAWPRO was established to fulfil requirements under the European Union Water Framework Directive and is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. LAWPRO coordinates the efforts of local authorities and other public bodies in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan.