Nature as a Sensor: How Dr Thomas McCloughlin Tracks Pollution in Ireland’s Water Systems | water

🐌 Nature as a Sensor

In our latest spotlight, Dr Thomas McCloughlin @dublincityuni.bsky.social explores how aquatic organisms act as early warning signals for pollution.

Research, community action, and education coming together 🌍

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Citizen Scientists Driving Change: Insights from the 2024 Water Blitz and What’s Next in 2025 | water

We’re gearing up for #WaterBlitz2025 (Sept 26–28) 🌊💧
Last year, more than 100 Citizen Scientists collected water samples across Ireland, highlighting agriculture and wastewater as major pollution concerns.

Read about the 2024 findings and what’s next: www.dcu.ie/water/news/2...

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Survey Finds Most Irish Water Users Unaware of Bathing Water Monitoring – RESTART

💧 Most Irish water users are unaware of bathing water monitoring. Our survey shows gaps in awareness and real health impacts. Change is needed.
🔹 88% swim year-round
🔹 62% unaware of Beaches.ie
🔹 23% had health issues

Read more: restart-sfi.ie/survey-finds...

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Are Irish reservoirs running out of water due to a dry August? The reduction in water levels in Poulaphuca shows the link between reservoirs, river water flows and rainfall

💧 Ireland’s reservoirs are under pressure after one of the driest Augusts on record.

In her latest RTÉ Brainstorm piece, Dr. Susan Hegarty of DCU Water Institute looks at how falling river flows affect water security and climate resilience.

👉 Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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