Collaboration and Engagement
Think before you pour
WAP Action Ref
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Public awareness campaign about the problems caused to wastewater networks and the environment by pouring fats, oils and greases (FOGs) down the kitchen sink. Operated by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme in partnership with Uisce Éireann.
Multiple benefits
- Water quality
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Think before you flush
WAP Action Ref
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Public awareness campaign about the problems that sanitary and other items can cause to plumbing, wastewater networks and the environment. Operated by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme in partnership with Uisce Éireann.
Multiple benefits
- Water quality
- Human health
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Green Schools Water Theme
WAP Action Ref
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Campaign aimed at school children to develop awareness around water conservation and pollution. We have reached out to more than 630,000 students by hosting workshops, events, and tours of our facilities. Operated by An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme.
Multiple benefits
- Water quality
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Water Action Plan - governance and implementation
WAP Action Ref
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We are committed to coordination and collaboration through Ireland’s Water Framework Directive governance and implementation structures and recognise that successful implementation of the Water Action Plan 2024 will require integrated and co-operative working relationships between all stakeholders.
Multiple benefits
- Water quality
- Biodiversity
- Sustainability
- Communities
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Water Framework Directive Governance in Ireland - Local Authority Water Programme
National Bathing Water Expert Group & Dublin Bay Bathing Water Taskforce
WAP Action Ref
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Working proactively with stakeholders to support improvements in bathing water quality and enhanced management of public health risks.
Multiple benefits
- Human health