Environment
Work continues on finding solutions to blue-green algae in Lough Neagh with funding to four suppliers to progress to phase two of the SBRI.
A new study has shown that a number of Irish lakes face a high potential threat of experiencing harmful algal bloom
N.Ireland
Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir chaired the second Lough Neagh Stakeholder forum.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has announced that a research vessel will help monitor the blue green algae on Lough Neagh.
An East Derry MLA has called for better messaging from government departments and local councils about the current risks of blue-green algae.
Edwin Poots MLA, claims that agricultural effluents are not to blame for the blue-green algal blooms now impacting on Lough Neagh.
Farmers have been warned to take extra precautions and keep all dogs on leads when walking around freshwater bodies.
