Water Framework Directive An Introduction Patricia Torpey Integrated

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Water Framework Directive An Introduction Patricia Torpey Integrated Controls Division

Water Framework Directive An Introduction Patricia Torpey Integrated Controls Division

EU Water Policy objectives EU Water Framework Directive ¡ Maintain existing good status ¡

EU Water Policy objectives EU Water Framework Directive ¡ Maintain existing good status ¡ Prevent deterioration in status ¡ Achieve at least good status in all waters ¡ 6 -year cycles: 2015, 2021, 2027

Good Water Status ? Measure of the quality of water l chemistry, biology, fish,

Good Water Status ? Measure of the quality of water l chemistry, biology, fish, hydromorphology High: reference conditions Good : slight deviation Moderate: moderate deviation Poor: large deviation Bad: very large deviation

Water Framework Directive Env Impact Assess’t Bathing Waters Drinking Water Urban Waste IPPC Water

Water Framework Directive Env Impact Assess’t Bathing Waters Drinking Water Urban Waste IPPC Water Major Accidents Water Framework Directive Birds Habitats Floods Strategy Marine Strategy Sewage Sludge Sustain. Use of Pesticides Nitrates Basic WFD Measures

Irelands River Basin District Second Cycle 2018 - 2021 River Basin Management Plan Programmes

Irelands River Basin District Second Cycle 2018 - 2021 River Basin Management Plan Programmes of Measures Implement all Basic WFD Measures for all sectors Achieve WFD objectives

WFD Programme of Measures Agriculture Sector Sustainable Farm Level Practices WFD • Nitrates, Plant

WFD Programme of Measures Agriculture Sector Sustainable Farm Level Practices WFD • Nitrates, Plant Protection Products, EIA • CAP 1: Cross. Compliance, Greening • CAP 2: Rural Development Programme • ASSAP: Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Programme • Forestry Programme Good Water Status Nitrates Derogation Food Wise 2025

Food Wise 2025 Sustainable Intensification of Food Production Brexit

Food Wise 2025 Sustainable Intensification of Food Production Brexit

DAFM statutory role Nitrates (nitrates derogation) Plant Protection Products Environmental Impact Assessment

DAFM statutory role Nitrates (nitrates derogation) Plant Protection Products Environmental Impact Assessment

Plant Protection Products Regulations o Env Impact Assess’t Bathing Waters Urban Waste Water IPPC

Plant Protection Products Regulations o Env Impact Assess’t Bathing Waters Urban Waste Water IPPC Major Accident s Birds Water Framework Directive o Habitats Floods Strategy Marine Strategy o Drinking Water Sustain. Use of Pesticide s Sewage Sludge Nitrates Approval and placing on the market of plant protection products Ensuring correct management of pesticides by users Safeguard zones surrounding drinking water abstraction points

EIA (Agriculture) Regulations Screening and consent process operated by DAFM ¡ Changing farm layout,

EIA (Agriculture) Regulations Screening and consent process operated by DAFM ¡ Changing farm layout, e. g. hedgerow removal ¡ Bringing uncultivated land or semi-natural areas into intensive agriculture, e. g. water dependent habitats ¡ Land drainage works on agricultural land Env Impact Assess’t Bathing Waters Drinking Water Urban Waste Water IPPC Major Accident s Habitats Floods Strategy Marine Strategy Birds Water Framework Directive Sustain. Use of Pesticide s Sewage Sludge Nitrates

EU Nitrates Directive Protection of waters against pollution by nitrates and phosphates from agricultural

EU Nitrates Directive Protection of waters against pollution by nitrates and phosphates from agricultural sources ¡ Env Impact Assess’t Bathing Waters Drinking Water Urban Waste Water IPPC Major Accident s Habitats Floods Strategy Marine Strategy Birds Water Framework Directive Sustain. Use of Pesticide s Sewage Sludge Nitrates

Nitrates Regulations Whole territory approach All Irish farmers contribute to WFD delivery through compliance

Nitrates Regulations Whole territory approach All Irish farmers contribute to WFD delivery through compliance with the Nitrates Regulations Nitrates Derogation approval dependent on good water quality

Nitrates Regulations Nutrient Management Planning ¡ ¡ ¡ Prohibited periods for land spreading of

Nitrates Regulations Nutrient Management Planning ¡ ¡ ¡ Prohibited periods for land spreading of fertilisers Slurry storage requirements Limitations on land application of fertilisers Crop requirement for fertilisers 170 kg N per ha from livestock manure Most important agricultural measure 13

Research Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) • • • Established under Nitrates Regulations to evaluate

Research Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) • • • Established under Nitrates Regulations to evaluate effectiveness of Nitrates Regulations 6 agricultural catchments >300 participating farmers – full advisory service Funded significantly by DAFM Phase 1 (2008 – 2011); Phase 2 (2012 -2015); Phase 3 (20162019) Website link • http: //www. teagasc. ie/agcatchments/

EPA Water Quality Report 2017 www. epa. ie Primary pressures on water quality Agricultural

EPA Water Quality Report 2017 www. epa. ie Primary pressures on water quality Agricultural Municipal Nutrient runoff Urban waste water Sediment runoff Septic tanks Farmyards

EPA Water Quality Report 2017 70, 273 km 2 Total RBD Area 46 Catchment

EPA Water Quality Report 2017 70, 273 km 2 Total RBD Area 46 Catchment Areas – 4, 829 Waterbodies Compliance with EU Standards 2015 Rivers 57% Lakes 46% Coastal waters 79% Groundwater bodies 91% Designated bathing waters 93% Shellfish waters 75% Water-dependent Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) 60%

EU Agriculture Policy = CAP Building blocks to Sustainable Growth Rural development Cumulative environmental

EU Agriculture Policy = CAP Building blocks to Sustainable Growth Rural development Cumulative environmental benefits Pillar 2 Greening 30% Pillar 1 Cross compliance 70%

CAP Pillar 1 Cross Compliance Ensuring farmers receiving Direct Payments meet requirements: ¡ 13

CAP Pillar 1 Cross Compliance Ensuring farmers receiving Direct Payments meet requirements: ¡ 13 Statutory Management Requirements l l ¡ 7 Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions l ¡ SMR 1 Nitrates SMR 10 Plant Protection Products/Pesticides Buffer strips along rivers, protecting groundwater, preventing soil erosion Greening l Safeguarding water quality, biodiversity and soil carbon 18

CAP Pillar 2 Rural Development Programme ¡ Targeted Programme of Measures for agriculture ¡

CAP Pillar 2 Rural Development Programme ¡ Targeted Programme of Measures for agriculture ¡ Farmers contributing further to achieving good water status

RDP – Targeted measures GLAS TAMS – 45% of all actions benefit water quality

RDP – Targeted measures GLAS TAMS – 45% of all actions benefit water quality – improving nutrient management and nutrient use efficiency

RDP – Targeted measures Knowledge Transfer improving understanding of environmental and economic efficiencies Beef

RDP – Targeted measures Knowledge Transfer improving understanding of environmental and economic efficiencies Beef Data Genomics fostering environmental and economic efficiencies

RDP – Targeted measures Locally-led Agri-Environmental Schemes Freshwater Pearl Mussel Scheme Burren Farming for

RDP – Targeted measures Locally-led Agri-Environmental Schemes Freshwater Pearl Mussel Scheme Burren Farming for Conservation Project

ASSAP Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme Ø 30 new Farm Advisors ØOne-to-one farm

ASSAP Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme Ø 30 new Farm Advisors ØOne-to-one farm advice ØImproved agricultural practices in identified areas COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Local Authorities Teagasc Environmental Protection Agency Bord Bia Dairy Co-ops Farming bodies

The Forestry Programme Promoting the proactive contribution woodlands and forests can make to achieving

The Forestry Programme Promoting the proactive contribution woodlands and forests can make to achieving WFD objectives Converting conifer plantations to native woodland Native woodland plot along watercourse, in certain watersensitive areas Freshwater Pearl Mussel Conservation

Summary Sustainable Farm Level Practices WFD Programme of Measures Agriculture • Nitrates, Plant Protection

Summary Sustainable Farm Level Practices WFD Programme of Measures Agriculture • Nitrates, Plant Protection Products, EIA • CAP 1: Cross. Compliance, Greening • CAP 2: Rural Development Programme • ASSAP: Agricultural Sustainability Support & Advisory Programme • Forestry Programme WFD Good Water Status Nitrates Derogation Food Wise 2025

Thank you Patricia. Torpey@agriculture. gov. ie

Thank you Patricia. Torpey@agriculture. gov. ie

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