Thread by @IrelandsEnviro

1/n @DuhallowBlueDot and @BlueDotWaters here to wrap up our week on @IrelandsEnviro

2/n It’s been an information heavy week, but thanks for sticking with us and following our threads.

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We really hope you enjoyed, maybe learned something and were inspired to get involved! 🔵

3/n Water quality is in trouble in Ireland. Almost 50% of our rivers, lakes and coastal and transitional waterbodies are not achieving their good water quality objective under the Water Framework Directive + an even greater proportion of #BlueDots failing to achieve high status..

4/n ..but we still have a disproportionately higher number of high-status waterbodies than most European countries.. that is something to smile about 😊

It is essential that we do everything we can to protect high-status objective #BlueDot waterbodies! 🔵

5/n These #BlueDot waterbodies are essential for many pollution sensitive insect species and fish species, and in particular, the Freshwater Pearl Mussel!

6/n You can help to protect #BlueDot waters!
To be kept up to date on all things #BlueDot and water quality give us a follow @BlueDotWaters, @WatersProgramme, and @DuhallowBlueDot
and check out our websites:

7/n LAWPRO:
lawaters.ie

8/n Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments:
irdduhallow.com/environment/du…

9/n @DuhallowBlueDot and @BlueDotWaters checking out ✌️🔵

It's a beautiful May Sunday. Go out and enjoy nature on your farm, local greenspace, or wherever it is that you get your green fix!