Environment
The first confirmed report for blue-green algae in 2025 was received by the NIEA on April 2, for Martray Lough, Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has announced that a research vessel will help monitor the blue green algae on Lough Neagh.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) is set to host a series of meetings focused on the efforts to address issues at Lough Neagh.
A £450,000 initiative has been launched in a bid to explore solutions to tackle the ongoing issue of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.
Recent findings from the EPA have shown that agricultural sources of nitrogen were the main causes of algal blooms in rural areas.