Publications
Here you will find a list of publications, guidance and resources and other information produced by or in conjunction with LAWPRO.
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Publications
Public Consultation on the Designation of Heavily Modified Water Bodies for Ireland’s third cycle River Basin Management Plan
LAWPRO Organisational Strategy 2025-2028
Implementation of Urban Nature-based Solutions Guidance Document for Planners, Developers and Developer Agents
LAWPRO Mayfly Project Report
CWDF- Grants Awarded 2025
Catchment Support Fund 2025 – Online Clinic Presentation
Catchment Support Fund 2025 – Guidelines
The scheme is open to not-for-profit non-governmental organisations based in the Republic of Ireland who have a clear focus on protecting or restoring water quality.
Local Authority Waters Programme Annual Report 2023
2023 was a year of growth for the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) as our core staff numbers increased and we had the addition of our new Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Project Team. While we reflect on changes over the years and prepare for the third cycle River Basin Management Plan (RBMP), we continue to strive to have water quality, community engagement and collaboration at the heart of everything we do.
Water Action Plan Appendix 2
Water Action Plan Appendix 1
Water Action Plan Executive Summary
Water Action Plan 2024
Community Water Development Fund Assessment- 2024
Resilience Project Evaluation- Inishowen Rivers Trust & Maigue Rivers Trust
Connemara Blue Dots Booklet (Irish)
Connemara Blue Dots booklet (English)
Grants awarded under the LAWPRO Catchment Support Fund 2024
Community Water Development Fund Open Call 2024 Grants awarded by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)
Local Authority Waters Programme Annual Report 2022
LAWPRO has several roles and responsibilities assigned to it as a Programme, with specific actions to be delivered under the RBMP. The Programmes role and responsibilities have increased since 2016, and this has informed the evolution of our strategic planning, and annual work programme planning. An overview of our core functions is provided in Table 1 below. Our work programme is discussed further in Section 4.
Local Authority Waters Programme Annual Report 2021
2021 was a year which saw many sectors of the economy continue to be severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite significant disruption during this time, the essential work of LAWPRO continued, including
local catchment assessments, funding to communities, support for projects and events during National Heritage Week, and virtual meetings with public bodies, stakeholders, and local communities. I would like to thank all our staff, and the countless others, who have helped us fulfil our obligations during a challenging year.
Local Authority Waters Programme Annual Report 2020
This report presents the goals, objectives, and achievements of the LAWPRO team of 60 staff across a five-regional structure: Border, Midlands and Eastern, South East, South West and West. This is the fourth annual report on the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and presents highlights from LAWPROs work with communities and within catchments in 2020. The work showcases the continued efforts of the programme working in collaboration with local authorities, state agencies, local communities and others.
Blue Dot Catchments Work Programme 2018 2021
LoughEnnell Wetlands Study
Nature-based Solutions to the Management of Rainwater and Surface Water Runoff in Urban Areas
Proposed Areas for Action for the Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022 – 2027
LEADER – A Guide for Community Groups working with Water, Biodiversity and Climate
Annual Report 2019
LAWPRO Annual Report 2019
Annual Report 2018
LAWPRO Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2016 – 2017
LAWPRO Annual Report 2016 – 2017