Research Publications

Research 187 - ESManage Literature Review Ecosystem Services in Freshwaters

Authors: Hugh B. Feeley, Michael Bruen, Craig Bullock, Mike Christie, Fiona Kelly, Kyriaki Remoundou, Ewa Siwicka and Mary Kelly-Quinn, December 2016

Year: 2016

The ESManage Literature Review considers how the ecosystem services framework aligns with the objectives of current policy and legislation to inform management of freshwater resources.

Research Report 185: Investigation of the Implications for Ireland of Emerging Standards on Pharmaceuticals in Receiving Waters

Authors: Erin Jo Tiedeken, Eoghan Clifford and Neil J. Rowan, December 2016

Year: 2016

This report provides an understanding of the state of research on three emerging aquatic pollutants of particular legislative importance, and demonstrates the need to protect our waterways from the severe anthropogenic pressure of chemical pollutants.

Research 184: Assessing Recent Trends in Nutrient Inputs to Estuarine Waters and Their Ecological Effect

Authors: Sorcha Ní Longphuirt and Dagmar B. Stengel, December 2016

Year: 2016

Research report 184 Assessing Recent Trends in Nutrient Inputs to Estuarine Waters and Their Ecological Effect

Research 184: Assessing Recent Trends in Nutrient Inputs to Estuarine Waters and Their Ecological Effect

Year: 2016

Infographic based on Research Report 184

Research 183: Assessing and Developing Natural Background Levels for Chemical Parameters in Irish Groundwater

Authors: Katie Tedd, Catherine Coxon, Bruce Misstear, Donal Daly, Matthew Craig, Anthony Mannix and Taly Hunter Williams, December 2016

Year: 2016

This report details Assessing and Developing Natural Background Levels for Chemical Parameters in Irish Groundwater

Research 181: Predicting Ecological Status in Unmonitored Lakes Using Catchment Land Use and Hydromorphological Characteristics

Authors: Caroline Wynne and Ian Donohue, December 2016

Year: 2016

The objective of the current study was to develop a method to predict the ecological status of unmonitored lakes to fulfil the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD).

Research Report 180: Towards Integrated Water Management (TIMe)

Authors: Alec Rolston, Eleanor Jennings and Suzanne Linnane, November 2016

Year: 2016

The overarching objective of the Towards Integrated Water Management (TIMe) Project was to connect science, policy, managers and local communities for the integrated management of Ireland"s water resources to assist in delivering improvements in environmental status, water quality and water management.

Final Report 5: Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 5 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 2 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 2 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 2 : Baseline Characterisation of Seismicity

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 2 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 2 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 2 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 3 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 3 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 3: Baseline Characterisation of Air Quality

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 3 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 3 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 3 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 4 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 1 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Summary Report 5: Regulatory Framework for Environmental Protection

Year: 2016

This is the Summary Report 5 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 3: Baseline Characterisation of Air Quality

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 3 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

UGEE Integrated Synthesis Report

Year: 2016

This is the Integrated Synthesis Report of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 2: Baseline Characterisation of Seismicity

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 2 of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.