Ireland’s rivers, lakes & coastal areas are a valuable natural resource under serious threat.

We may have plenty of rain, but the real problems arise once it hits the ground…

Our business, domestic, leisure & development activities all have impacts on the water environment.
A change in the way we treat our waters is essential if their wildlife, amenity & economic values are to
be protected. SWAN is a network of Ireland’s leading environmental organisations working to ensure
that new Water Framework Directive water management plans provide this protection.

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New EPA Water Research just published: Management Strategies for the Protection of High Status Water Bodies

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Upcoming Events

5 2013

Coastwatch Workshop- Tackling Marine Litter

Implementing the Marine Strategy Framework Directive:

Tackling Marine Litter with Drinks Containers Case study
Monday May 27th 2013   Trinity College Dublin 9 am – 4 pm  followed by reception

This workshop aims to

Provide an overview of marine litter monitoring and reduction targets on the island of Ireland in the context of implementing [...]

5 2013

IWDG Whale Watching Weekend Course

31st May-2nd June 2013

Location: Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork
Time: Friday & Saturday: 2 nights
Cost: €70 euro (members), €90 euro non members

Each summer since 2001, IWDG has delivered a series of weekend Whale Watching courses on Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork. These weekends offer a unique learning experience on one of Ireland’s most stunning [...]