Future development of aquaculture can't come at expense of water quality & nature

Ireland’s wild salmon population plunged from 1.7m in 1975 to just over 170k in 2022, pressures from aquaculture contributed to this decline

Report & recommendations @swanireland.ie: swanireland.ie/take-action/...

Watch this excellent short video on salmon farming in the UK. ▶️

A lot of the issues apply to Ireland too. 😢

We must ban open-net fish farms here. 🛑

Sign our petition calling for this: https://swanireland.ie/take-action/ban-open-net-fish-farms/

Urgent action is needed to close the gap between the protections promised by pesticide legislation & risks to health, water & biodiversity highlighted by science & monitoring

Watch back SWAN, @theenvforum.bsky.social, @paneurope.bsky.social & @envpillar.bsky.social conference: youtu.be/5KhmGjFG_b8

#HeritageAtRisk County Kilkenny
There is a financial support framework for conservation and regeneration of historic properties such as the Historic Structures Fund, Built Heritage Investment Scheme & Croí Cónaithe Scheme, all offering supports to conserve, repair and enhance older buildings.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day and October is Mental Health Month! 🧠🎗️

Clear a little space around you and in your head. Spending time outdoors boosts mental health, so why do a #2MinuteBeachClean? 🌊

#SmallActionsBigImpact #MentalHealthIreland #WorldMentalHealthDay

IRELAND’S 10th #ClimateActionWeek is from
12th – 18th of October

From Donegal to Cork, people are coming together to put climate action at the heart of their communities, showing what can be gained in a climate resilient & low-carbon nation.

Events, resources & much more:
climateactionweek.ie

Minister says a dedicated Nature Restoration Fund is on the way after Budget finds little spare cash for the sector
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...

Can you tell sustainable products from #greenwashing? New EU rules are making it easier, and so is the #EUEcolabel!

The Empowering Consumers Directive bans some misleading marketing tactics and raises the bar for green labels.

Now we need governments to enforce it swiftly. 🧵👇

We are delighted that An Taisce's Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff will be speaking at the Kildare Wildlife Rescue Biodiversity Conference

'What Lies Beneath - Irish Water Quality' explores reasons for downward water quality trends, and what we can do to help reverse them

#endwaterpollution

Are you looking for something to do over the weekend? Get outside with your camera & find the best looking cloud around! Include it in your Cloud Observation on the GLOBE Observer app and tag us in your photo.
#CloudPhoto #GLOBEProgram #CitizenScience
@epaireland.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social

Are you a student keen to develop skills in journalism, communications and an interest in environmental topics?

Or perhaps be able to share with someone who might be a great fit?

Webinar: 15 October from 1–2pm
Online via Zoom

👉 Register now:
eeu-antaisce-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Round 5 launch!

This round sees 83 new schools added to the active programme.

At the launch we spoke to some students from St. Colmcille's Girls NS in Swords about what the new infrastructure at their school means to them.

More info: saferoutestoschool.ie/launch-of-ro...

@antaisce.bsky.social

I stood in the presence of several very ancient oaks in Bandon's Castlebernard Woods a few months ago, and was in total awe.

Such trees are now *incredibly* rare in Ireland. Please support Bandon Environmental Action Group in getting the 34.5-acre ecosystem protected.
www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...

11 seconds of birdsong at dawn on an Irish estuary. Can anyone identify the birds singing?

#DawnChorus #IrishWaterways #Sunrise #GLOBEIreland #BroadmeadowEstuary

@antaisce.bsky.social

Nominations for #CleanCoasts #OceanHeroAwards26 are now open! 🦸

Do you know someone who's making waves for our coasts nominate them for an Ocean Hero Award today!🌊

👉 Click here for full details and to submit your nomination:
https://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/ocean-hero-awards/

Have your voice heard!

Nearly a million people have said: ✋ HANDS OFF NATURE!

And we’re taking their demands directly to the EU Commissioner for Environment!

Let’s make our message impossible to ignore.

Sign the petition before it closes on 20 October:
www.handsoffnature.eu

#handsoffnature

Facilities in Ireland that store toxic mining waste use technology dating from the 'First World War" that does “not meet industry standards”

“A modern mine’s principal product is toxic waste ... with the commodity as a very minor subproduct."

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

An Taisce is also calling for greater support for public transport, including Leap card credits and a reversal of the recent increase in general transport fares.
extra.ie/2026/10/03/n...