SDLP Faughan councillor Declan Norris has expressed his concern after a significant fish kill in the area. More than 2,000…
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‘Major fish kill’ under investigation at Co Derry river
More than 2,000 fish have been killed by pollution in a river in Co Derry. It happened in the Muff…
Oyster fishing on Lough Foyle banned for six months
The Loughs Agency has imposed a four-month ban on native oyster fishing in Lough Foyle. Local native oyster season normally…
Enagh Lough tragedy: Multi-agency group join forces to prioritise safety
Members of a multi-agency group met this week to receive an update on the implementation of safety measures at Enagh…
Fun on the Foyle for families this July
With just a few weeks to go until the Foyle Maritime Festival sets sail, it’s time to check out the…
Canadian crew on marine protection duty in North West
MARINE researchers working on a project to protect the Irish Sea’s most vulnerable species have returned to the waters off…
New tree planting project launched outside Derry
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced a £200,000 Water Quality Improvement strand (WQIS) of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition for…
Peat landslide had ‘significant’ impact on Tyrone river
A peat bog collapse in Co Donegal last November has had a “significant effect” on a large stretch of a…
Pollution: Farmer John Doherty using nature to keep the Faughan waters clean
A DAIRY farmer is working with conservationists on an innovative approach to prevent pollution of a protected river. The hope…
Cross border operation to catch poachers hook, line and sinker
POLICE on both sides say the net is closing in on fish poachers. As a result, Operation Silver Fin has…