Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
@swanireland.ie
Network of 25 of Ireland’s leading local & national environmental groups, working together to protect Ireland’s rivers, lakes, bays, seas & groundwaters.
https://swanireland.ie/
https://swanireland.ie/
Lough Carra Life Project Manager Ann Marie Meaney hits the nail on the head here 👇
Imagine what could be achieved for rivers and lakes across Ireland with more investment in water quality.
Imagine what could be achieved for rivers and lakes across Ireland with more investment in water quality.
October 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Lough Carra Life Project Manager Ann Marie Meaney hits the nail on the head here 👇
Imagine what could be achieved for rivers and lakes across Ireland with more investment in water quality.
Imagine what could be achieved for rivers and lakes across Ireland with more investment in water quality.
The shocking list of chemicals and treatments that are allowed to be used in so called 'organic' salmon from fish farms in Ireland highlighted by SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer at the @salmonwatchireland.bsky.social conference.
October 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The shocking list of chemicals and treatments that are allowed to be used in so called 'organic' salmon from fish farms in Ireland highlighted by SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer at the @salmonwatchireland.bsky.social conference.
At @salmonwatchireland.bsky.social conference hearing how protected area environmental assessments for fish farms must now consider the significant negative effects of sea lice from fish farms on wild salmon found in recent 2025 research paper.
October 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
At @salmonwatchireland.bsky.social conference hearing how protected area environmental assessments for fish farms must now consider the significant negative effects of sea lice from fish farms on wild salmon found in recent 2025 research paper.
SWAN members are in the European Parliament today meeting with MEPs and raising water protection and restoration issues.💧🇪🇺
October 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
SWAN members are in the European Parliament today meeting with MEPs and raising water protection and restoration issues.💧🇪🇺
Celebrating #WorldRiversDay with this beautiful old Irish proverb. When was the last time you listened to your local river? 💙🐟
September 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Celebrating #WorldRiversDay with this beautiful old Irish proverb. When was the last time you listened to your local river? 💙🐟
Until this pollution drops the rivers, estuaries and coastal waters affected will remain unhealthy so stronger measures are needed to greatly bring the nitrogen pollution levels down. This must be done for the people and the wildlife affected by the pollution in their waters.
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Until this pollution drops the rivers, estuaries and coastal waters affected will remain unhealthy so stronger measures are needed to greatly bring the nitrogen pollution levels down. This must be done for the people and the wildlife affected by the pollution in their waters.
As you can see, the nitrogen pollution in the east, south east & south (purple) is way over the limit for river health and often over the limit for marine health. There is no indication in the recent data that actions made by the Govt are bringing the pollution below the limits.
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As you can see, the nitrogen pollution in the east, south east & south (purple) is way over the limit for river health and often over the limit for marine health. There is no indication in the recent data that actions made by the Govt are bringing the pollution below the limits.
These areas are where the most intensive dairy & most derogation farms are. The cream dotted line shows the limit of nitrogen pollution before the coastal waters in these catchments become unhealthy, and the black line shows the limit before the rivers in the areas are unhealthy.
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
These areas are where the most intensive dairy & most derogation farms are. The cream dotted line shows the limit of nitrogen pollution before the coastal waters in these catchments become unhealthy, and the black line shows the limit before the rivers in the areas are unhealthy.
The purple dots on the graph show the amount of nitrogen pollution found in the monitoring points on catchments that require reductions. As you can see from the map, these are in the east, south east and south of the country.
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The purple dots on the graph show the amount of nitrogen pollution found in the monitoring points on catchments that require reductions. As you can see from the map, these are in the east, south east and south of the country.
Until we know these drivers, we can't read too much into what is happening to cause the fluctuations. However, this graph in the report shows us the important information we need to know when considering nitrate pollution...
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Until we know these drivers, we can't read too much into what is happening to cause the fluctuations. However, this graph in the report shows us the important information we need to know when considering nitrate pollution...
An EPA report has indicated that nitrogen levels have increased 16% in the first 6 months of 2025 and these are 'reasonable predictors' for the year. However, older reports showed there was a decrease of 10% in 2024, so what can we take from this? 🧵
September 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
An EPA report has indicated that nitrogen levels have increased 16% in the first 6 months of 2025 and these are 'reasonable predictors' for the year. However, older reports showed there was a decrease of 10% in 2024, so what can we take from this? 🧵
Congratulations to SWAN member, the Environmental Forum, who are celebrating their 30th Anniversary today. 🥳
In that time they have done outstanding work to protect and restore our rivers, lakes, and seas in Ireland. 👏🌊
Here's to many more years! 💪
In that time they have done outstanding work to protect and restore our rivers, lakes, and seas in Ireland. 👏🌊
Here's to many more years! 💪
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Congratulations to SWAN member, the Environmental Forum, who are celebrating their 30th Anniversary today. 🥳
In that time they have done outstanding work to protect and restore our rivers, lakes, and seas in Ireland. 👏🌊
Here's to many more years! 💪
In that time they have done outstanding work to protect and restore our rivers, lakes, and seas in Ireland. 👏🌊
Here's to many more years! 💪
🌍✍️ Nearly 200,000 messages sent to the EU in just 10 days: hands off our environmental laws. Citizens won’t let profit come before people + planet.
#HandsOffNature
See what we are fighting for: https://handsoffnature.eu/the-campaign/
#HandsOffNature
See what we are fighting for: https://handsoffnature.eu/the-campaign/
September 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🌍✍️ Nearly 200,000 messages sent to the EU in just 10 days: hands off our environmental laws. Citizens won’t let profit come before people + planet.
#HandsOffNature
See what we are fighting for: https://handsoffnature.eu/the-campaign/
#HandsOffNature
See what we are fighting for: https://handsoffnature.eu/the-campaign/
Come help to spell out SAVE OUR SPRAT in giant letters for a drone shot in Beicin in Bantry this Sunday at 1pm and enjoy a great David Attenborough film too. Organised by the @saveoursprat.bsky.social campaign.
September 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Come help to spell out SAVE OUR SPRAT in giant letters for a drone shot in Beicin in Bantry this Sunday at 1pm and enjoy a great David Attenborough film too. Organised by the @saveoursprat.bsky.social campaign.
EU nature laws are some of the best protections we have for Ireland’s rivers, lakes, seas and wildlife. But the European Commission is trying to dismantle these laws right now.
Have your say before 10 Sept and tell them #HandsOffNature!
https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
Have your say before 10 Sept and tell them #HandsOffNature!
https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
September 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
EU nature laws are some of the best protections we have for Ireland’s rivers, lakes, seas and wildlife. But the European Commission is trying to dismantle these laws right now.
Have your say before 10 Sept and tell them #HandsOffNature!
https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
Have your say before 10 Sept and tell them #HandsOffNature!
https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
September 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅
Send your message here: https://swanireland.ie/take-action/hands-off-nature/
And,as you can see from this map, Ireland has some of the highest wetland loss and also the highest nitrogen surplus in Europe.
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
And,as you can see from this map, Ireland has some of the highest wetland loss and also the highest nitrogen surplus in Europe.
The 4th Water Action Plan Work Prog. lacks in detail, public participation, implementation & governance, policy coherence & integration of learnings from assessing previous RBMPs
https://swanireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAN-response-to-4th-Water-Action-Plan-Work-Programme-consultation.pdf
https://swanireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAN-response-to-4th-Water-Action-Plan-Work-Programme-consultation.pdf
July 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The 4th Water Action Plan Work Prog. lacks in detail, public participation, implementation & governance, policy coherence & integration of learnings from assessing previous RBMPs
https://swanireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAN-response-to-4th-Water-Action-Plan-Work-Programme-consultation.pdf
https://swanireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAN-response-to-4th-Water-Action-Plan-Work-Programme-consultation.pdf
Good news! 🥳
From Oct '26, trawling activity by fishing vessels over 18m will be banned within 6 miles of shore.
A huge win for conservation & small-scale fishers in Ireland. People power works - over 94% of submissions supported this outcome.
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...
From Oct '26, trawling activity by fishing vessels over 18m will be banned within 6 miles of shore.
A huge win for conservation & small-scale fishers in Ireland. People power works - over 94% of submissions supported this outcome.
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...
July 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Good news! 🥳
From Oct '26, trawling activity by fishing vessels over 18m will be banned within 6 miles of shore.
A huge win for conservation & small-scale fishers in Ireland. People power works - over 94% of submissions supported this outcome.
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...
From Oct '26, trawling activity by fishing vessels over 18m will be banned within 6 miles of shore.
A huge win for conservation & small-scale fishers in Ireland. People power works - over 94% of submissions supported this outcome.
www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...
Existing EU water laws help hundreds of millions get clean, healthy water
25 years on, the Water Framework Directive remains a modern, powerful tool - and must keep protecting our waters for years to come
See common misconceptions and why they’re wrong 👇
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
25 years on, the Water Framework Directive remains a modern, powerful tool - and must keep protecting our waters for years to come
See common misconceptions and why they’re wrong 👇
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
July 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Existing EU water laws help hundreds of millions get clean, healthy water
25 years on, the Water Framework Directive remains a modern, powerful tool - and must keep protecting our waters for years to come
See common misconceptions and why they’re wrong 👇
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
25 years on, the Water Framework Directive remains a modern, powerful tool - and must keep protecting our waters for years to come
See common misconceptions and why they’re wrong 👇
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
The European Commission has told the Government that environmental assessments will be needed on farms if the nitrates derogation is to be retained.
Listen back to @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from SWAN member @antaisce.bsky.social talking on @news.rte.ie
on this earlier.
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Listen back to @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from SWAN member @antaisce.bsky.social talking on @news.rte.ie
on this earlier.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The European Commission has told the Government that environmental assessments will be needed on farms if the nitrates derogation is to be retained.
Listen back to @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from SWAN member @antaisce.bsky.social talking on @news.rte.ie
on this earlier.
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Listen back to @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from SWAN member @antaisce.bsky.social talking on @news.rte.ie
on this earlier.
👇
Good to see drop in nitrogen levels last year BUT still WAY too high, especially in SE.
Nearly 2 in every 5 river monitoring stations showed concentrations at levels that impact ecological health.
➕ increase in estuarine & coastal waters with unsatisfactory levels.
www.epa.ie/news-release...
Nearly 2 in every 5 river monitoring stations showed concentrations at levels that impact ecological health.
➕ increase in estuarine & coastal waters with unsatisfactory levels.
www.epa.ie/news-release...
July 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Good to see drop in nitrogen levels last year BUT still WAY too high, especially in SE.
Nearly 2 in every 5 river monitoring stations showed concentrations at levels that impact ecological health.
➕ increase in estuarine & coastal waters with unsatisfactory levels.
www.epa.ie/news-release...
Nearly 2 in every 5 river monitoring stations showed concentrations at levels that impact ecological health.
➕ increase in estuarine & coastal waters with unsatisfactory levels.
www.epa.ie/news-release...
Today is the last day of @AnForamUisce's national survey on water quality of local waterways. If you are in a community group or just a member of the general public please fill it in to contribute to this important research.
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https://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p872876221944.aspx
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https://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p872876221944.aspx
June 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today is the last day of @AnForamUisce's national survey on water quality of local waterways. If you are in a community group or just a member of the general public please fill it in to contribute to this important research.
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https://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p872876221944.aspx
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https://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p872876221944.aspx
Rivers across Europe are heavily broken up by barriers like dams and weirs
With around 1.2 million in place, these structures massively disrupt biodiversity and threaten healthy waters 💦
But with the Nature Restoration Law, that’s about to change - see how ⬇️
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
With around 1.2 million in place, these structures massively disrupt biodiversity and threaten healthy waters 💦
But with the Nature Restoration Law, that’s about to change - see how ⬇️
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Rivers across Europe are heavily broken up by barriers like dams and weirs
With around 1.2 million in place, these structures massively disrupt biodiversity and threaten healthy waters 💦
But with the Nature Restoration Law, that’s about to change - see how ⬇️
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
With around 1.2 million in place, these structures massively disrupt biodiversity and threaten healthy waters 💦
But with the Nature Restoration Law, that’s about to change - see how ⬇️
eeb.org/wp-content/u...
SWAN member, @antaisce.bsky.social, had their Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on Primetime last night talking about the pollution crisis in Lady's Island Lake.
Watch the full piece here: 👇https://www.rte.ie/player/series/prime-time/SI0000000825?epguid=IH10008770-25-0050
Watch the full piece here: 👇https://www.rte.ie/player/series/prime-time/SI0000000825?epguid=IH10008770-25-0050
June 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
SWAN member, @antaisce.bsky.social, had their Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on Primetime last night talking about the pollution crisis in Lady's Island Lake.
Watch the full piece here: 👇https://www.rte.ie/player/series/prime-time/SI0000000825?epguid=IH10008770-25-0050
Watch the full piece here: 👇https://www.rte.ie/player/series/prime-time/SI0000000825?epguid=IH10008770-25-0050