Meetings to discuss river pollution threat

A series of public meetings, organised by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), will take place across County Cavan during November. The purpose is to discuss the issues affecting water quality in Cavan’s rivers and lakes, and what is proposed to protect and restore them. If you are concerned about the condition of your local river or lake, come along to your local meeting and have your say. The meetings details are:

*November 4, Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill, 7–8pm

*November 10, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, 7–8pm

*November 17, Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff, 7–8pm

Water quality in our rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters has deteriorated in recent years. We need urgent action to halt this decline and reverse the damage. This meeting is about how we can protect and restore good water quality for healthy communities.

On Monday, September 27, the Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022 – 2027 was published for public consultation until March 2022. Protecting and restoring good water quality are two core aims of the river basin management plan. LAWPRO are asking for your views and comments on what needs to happen for the next six-years that can make a difference for water quality, nature, climate, and local communities.

More details in local press and radio in the coming weeks. You can also find out more online at www.lawaters.ie