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Public invited to share their views on Wexford's water quality at community information meetings
The first of these will be held in Clonroche Community Hall on June 17 at 7 p.m. with the second in Craanford Community Hall on June 26 at 7 p.m.
The community information meetings are being held to 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 this meeting 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.'
