About this Event
As part of Dublin Climate Action Week, join us for a sublime tour of the Dodder Valley Integrated Constructed Wetlands.
South Dublin County Council are hosting this guided walk & talk to outline the incredible work undertaken for the Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE (DURL) Project.
The Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE project seeks to improve water quality in County Dublin and promote water quality improvement in urban areas in Ireland and Europe by making it quicker and cheaper to carry out domestic misconnection inspections using a GIS-based approach. Domestic misconnections are caused by incorrectly plumbed washing machines and dishwashers which discharge to the rainwater drainage network which flows to the river rather than the foul sewer network. This causes water pollution and reduces the habitat value of our rivers and streams and reduces our potential to meet the requirements of the Water Framework Directive and the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018-2021.
This project will also build integrated constructed wetlands at five strategic locations in South Dublin County. These natural water retention measures will improve the quality of receiving river water, provide flood alleviation, bioretention of particulates and nutrients, improve habitat conditions and biodiversity, and promote the relationship between green infrastructure and public wellbeing.
Embrace nature, gain knowledge, and have fun in this engaging event!
Led by Lorraine Beirne, Project Co-ordinator - Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE (DURL) Project and Dr. Rosaleen Dwyer, Heritage Officer for South Dublin County Council and author of The Echo's Nature Corner.
Let's learn and explore together, while meeting like-minded people.
Meeting in the Dodder Park carpark, beside the sports pavilion, located across the road from Ahern's pub. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dodder Car Park, Parkwood Lawn, Dublin, Ireland
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