Inspections to be carried out within Drumcliff River catchment area due to decline in water quality

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

Sligo County Council are informing landowners and farmers within the Drumcliff River catchment area of upcoming agricultural inspections with ongoing monitoring revealing agriculture to be a contributing factor to the decline in water quality in this area.

The primary objective of these inspections is to assess compliance with the EU regulations within the Drumcliff River catchment area.

This initiative aims to identify areas where agricultural activities may be contributing to water quality issues.

Another objective of the inspections is to work collaboratively with farmers to implement best practices that protect and improve water quality.

Authorised personnel from Sligo County Council, acting under the National Agricultural Inspections Programme, will be conducting farm visits throughout the Drumcliff River catchment area in the coming weeks and months. The Local Authority have stated they will endeavour to provide reasonable notice where possible.

Further information is available at sligococo.ie