This presentation was given on 26.11.15 at the Catchment Management Network Meeting in Tullamore. The day included presentations on the approach to characterisation for the 2nd Cycle of the Water Framework Directive and how this would involve both the EPA and Local Authorities, along with other public bodies. A key focus was the new Local Authority Water and Communities Office and its role in the 2nd cycle. Presentations on integrating planning and the WFD, the UK 'Love Your River Telford' project and 'The Living Loobagh' from Limerick were also included.

1. Workshop: For Discussion
 Cross county boundary work -
shared waterbodies and
subcatchments – How do we do
this?
 Investigative assessment - Any
suggested amendments, and is
there anything else that should
be considered?

2. Benefits of Approach
 Collaborative Approach
 Use all information and data available
 Agree jointly on actions
 Benefits from all expertise and local knowledge
 Targets resources
Focused/targeted measures and
management strategies
IMPROVED WATER ENVIRONMENT