Participate by "helping us plan"

Are you concerned about the quality of the water in your local river or lake? If yes and you live in the Shannon region (click here to open a map of the district) then there is now a way for you to participate and help us plan to improve the water quality in your area.  The draft River Basin Management Plan for the Shannon IRBD, called "Water Matters - Help us plan" has been published jointly by all the local authorities along the River Shannon and the Department of Environment, Northern Ireland, and sets out the measures necessary to maintain or improve the water quality in the region in an easy-to-read manner.  For too long it has been somebody else's responsibility but now this is an opportunity for you to get involved and help plan the future management of water in the region.  [Click here to download (PDF - 2MB)]

Public involvement is one of the core principles of the Water Framework Directive. Irish legislation (Water Policy Regulations) requires the establishment by the local authorities in the Shannon International River Basin District of a River Basin District Advisory Council (RBDAC) as a permanent forum for direct dialogue and interaction between interested parties and the relevant public authorities.

You can participate whether you are involved in industry, agriculture, angling, or as a citizen using water every day by contacting your local Advisory Council member. [Click here for a list of Advisory Council members (PDF - 69kb)] or contacting us at info@shannonrbd.com