The FWTF is calling for:
- Integrated management of water resources;
- Restoration and protection of wetlands given their role in water management;
- Increased public awareness around household water consumption;
- Actions to reduce the impact of agriculture on water quality;
- River modification;
- Natural flood management and implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems;
- Active involvement of stakeholders and public participation;
- Effective planning to safeguard freshwater resources;
- Continued work to achieve Water Framework Directive standards or higher; and
- Invasive alien species management.
Members of the Northern Ireland Freshwater Taskforce are:
Friends of the Earth NI;
National Trust;
Northern Ireland Environment Link;
Northern Ireland Marine Task Force;
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds;
The Rivers Trust;
SWAN Ireland;
Surfers Against Sewage;
Ulster Angling Federation;
Ulster Wildlife;
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust; and
Woodland Trust
If you would like further information on the work of the Freshwater Taskforce contact:
Contact:
Northern Ireland Environment Link
89 Loopland Drive
Belfast
BT6 9DW
Tel: 028 9045 5770
Email: malachy@nienvironmentlink.org
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The key aspect of NIEL membership is the facility for co–ordinated action, a shared agenda and strong voice for environmental protection.
