Catchment Management Network - overview and introduction

Overview of the Catchment Management Network and

introduction to the workshop

Marie ArchboldWFD Integration & Coordination

Unit

Why do we need a Network?

A new way of working togetherThree governance tiers and

stakeholders input required to deliver the 2nd Cycle

Effective communication, coordination, collaboration and engagement essential

Twitter: @EPACatchments Email: [email protected]

Building Partnerships:Network Members

31 Local Authorities, RBDs, CCMA

DECLG, DAFM, DAHG, DCENR, DJEI and CER

IFI, MI, GSI, NPWS, EPA, Teagasc, HSE, ESB, OPW, HSA, LGMA, Met Éireann, Regional Authorities

NIEA Waterways Ireland, The

Heritage Council, Tourism Ireland

Irish Water, Coillte, Bord Na Mona

SWAN, NFGWS


What will the Network do?

Joint working arrangements Main learnings from the 1st Cycle Mechanism for a consistent technical approach

nationally. Support National Implementation Group and

working groups Transfer of knowledge, guidance, ideas and

learning Capacity building Support the WFD offices on engagement with

local communities


Immediate Future

On-going engagement on revised approach to characterisation and its implementation

Establishing a National Implementation Group to establish, oversee and coordinate the working groups

Developing, piloting and implementing a training course on catchment science and management

Communicate on the pilot catchment study – Suir


Communication Platform

NIECE

Google Drive: For those not yet registered on NIECE


Working Groups

CharacterisationMeasuresMonitoringOther potential groups:HydromorphologyPublic Participation Information Exchange


Information Systems

Utilise existing data exchange platforms eg EDEN etc

Developing Tools – Catchment Information Tool

Catchment Management Support Tools for diffuse CSAs

Load apportionment tools for point and

diffuse sources


Capacity Building

Developing/piloting/implementing a catchment science and management training course

Pilot Dec, 2014 Roll out, 2015 – 3 courses Six day course

Integrated catchment management Catchment Science – incl. characterisation Catchment walkover Stakeholder Engagement/Public Participation


Your Input to the Network

What are the main learnings from the 1st cycle?

How can the network be best used to improve delivery and implementation of the WFD as we move into the 2nd cycle? How do we ensure that the Network is an

effective forum for exchange of knowledge, ideas and learning?

How can we use the Network to work better together to improve collaboration and coordination and avoid duplication of effort?

What guidance and training could assist in delivering on the WFD?


Workshop Breakout Groups

Group

Location Facilitator

1 Conference Room – Audience right

Colin Byrne

2 P&H Egan Suite I Anne Goggin

3 P&H Egan Suite II Maire Ni Chionna

4 Conference Room – Audience back left

Margaret Keegan

5 Conference Room – Audience front left

Lisa Sheils


After workshop discussion, reconvene in main conference room at 15:15 for feedback session and closing comments

Catchment Management Network - overview and introduction

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