National push to protect rivers and secure nitrates derogation
The launch of the River Blackwater Catchment Programme is Orlaith Tynan, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Strategy Diarygold, Dairygold Milk Supplier, Kevin Twomey, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon with Billy Cronin Head of member Services and Engagement Diarygold pictured on the Twomey Family farm, The Blackwater Valley. Picture: Clare Keogh
A Teagasc team has been set the challenge to coordinate the efforts of all relevant stakeholders in six river catchments, to put in place a comprehensive plan to improve water quality.
The stakeholders include farmers, Teagasc, private agricultural consultants, industry representatives, the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), local authorities, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), and community groups.
