Red List highlights six Irish freshwater species at risk of extinction

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Six of Ireland’s 15 native fish species and one of its three amphibians have been included in the revised Red Data List of Irish Amphibians, Reptiles and Freshwater Fish published by the National Parks and Wildlife Service Link. The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is listed as Critically Endangered and five more fish species (pollan, Artic char, twaite shad, Killarney shad and Atlantic salmon) were found to be Vulnerable. The Natterjack Toad (Epidalea calamita), is classified as Endangered.

For the first time, the status of naturalised non-native fish is discussed. Two of these, dace and chub, have been identified as invasive requiring management. The report sets out management polices and actions for the preservation of Irish Amphibians, Reptiles and Freshwater Fish.

Troubled water: Ireland’s drinking water supply seminar

A one-day seminar has been organised by Engineers Ireland and the NSAI to provide delegates with the latest information and developments in regulations, enforcement, and the role of the NSAI ISO 24512 Drinking Water Management standard, as well as technological advances in the provision of quality drinking water.  It will be held on  October 5th 2010 at  22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Further details can be obtained via the link.