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Latest news on EPA WebGIS applications and data releases, along with items of interest from the national GIS community.

  • The New EPA Framework and EPA Maps

    10.11.2017

    The EPA have developed a new online GIS application where all our GIS sites will migrate into over time. This will mean that in time you will be able to access all the EPA GIS sites you see on our See Maps page from a single application by simply selecting a different configuration. So far we have included a new version of EPA Maps and the new Sewage Treatment site.

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  • Sewage Treatment Site

    10.11.2017

    View Sewage Treatment in Ireland maps.

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  • EPA Biological Q Stations

    11.07.2017

    Latest Release of EPA Biological Q Stations now available for download.

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  • EPA Biological Q Values

    11.07.2017

    Latest Release of EPA Biological Q Values now available for download.

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  • PRTR Facilities

    08.06.2017

    Update of PRTR Facilities (2015) data now available for download.

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  • WFD River Waterbody Status 2010-2015

    16.05.2017

    Update of WFD River Waterbody Status 2010-2015 data now available for download.

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  • WFD CoastalWaterBodies

    16.05.2017

    Latest Release of WFD Coastal Waterbodies now available for download.

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  • WFD TransitionalWaterBodies

    16.05.2017

    Latest Release of WFD Transitional Waterbodies now available for download.

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  • Bathing Water Locations and Compliance Data

    05.05.2017

    Latest Release of Bathing Water Locations and Compliance data now available for download.

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  • EPA Agglomeration Boundaries

    05.05.2017

    This is a polygon dataset of the waste water treatment plants catchment areas in agglomerations (towns/cities) with a population equivalent of over 500.

    Urban waste-water is the liquid wastes deriving from domestic, commercial and industrial activities of an urban settlement. (Source RRDA). The boundaries are up-to-date based on the maps provided in the EPA's Waste Water Discharge Applications as of 05/05/2017.

    All discharges to the aquatic environment from sewerage systems owned, managed and operated by water service authorities will require a waste water discharge licence or certificate of authorisation from the EPA. This dataset shows the extent of the agglomeration boundaries submitted by the licensee via their Waste Water Discharge Applications (WWDA) to the EPA.

    Please visit the EPA's Waste Water Discharge Authorisation pages to find out more information. More

  • Dumping at Sea

    05.05.2017

    Latest Release of Dumping at Sea data now available for download.

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  • Catchments Data

    28.04.2017

    Update of EPA Hydrological data in 'Catchments' data package now available for download.

    Please see this document for information about the EPA Hydrological data package.

    For an overview of this dataset update, please see this document. More

  • WFD River Water Bodies Data

    28.04.2017

    Update of Water Framework Directive River Water Bodies dataset, including metadata, now available for download.

    Please see this document for information about River waterbodies and an overview of this update.

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  • Geometric River Network, River Network and Lake Segment Data

    28.04.2017

    Update of the OSI Geometric River Network, River Network and Lake Segment data, including metadata, now available for download.

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    Learn About Data here.

  • EPA Licensed Facilities - Industrial Emissions (IE)

    03.04.2017

    Release of new Industrial Emissions (IE) facilities dataset available for download.

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  • EPA Licensed Facilities - Integrated Pollution Control (IPC)

    03.04.2017

    Release of new Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) facilities dataset available for download.

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  • EPA Licensed Facilities - Waste

    03.04.2017

    Latest Release of Waste facilities dataset available for download.

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  • WFD Register of Protected Areas

    21.02.2017

    Latest Release of WFD Register of Protected Areas data now available for download.

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  • Irish Soil Information System

    31.01.2017

    Release of the new 1:250,000 Irish Soil Information System National Map available for download.

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  • Catchments.ie Wins Awards

    30.09.2016

    The EPA's Catchments.ie has won two web awards, Realex Payments Web Awards, September 2016.

    The awards are for:

  • • Best Science and Technology (Sponsored by BT Ireland / BT Young Scientists)
  • • Most Innovative Website
  • To find out more about Catchments.ie please visit the very informative and easy to navigate site, including Maps, Data, Resourses and a whos who of who is involved and whay it is important to manage our catchments.More

  • Pollution Release Transfer Register (PRTR) data 2007-2014

    23.09.2016

    Latest Release of PRTR data now available for download.

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  • NOISE data

    16.08.2016

    New Release of Air, Rail and Road Noise data now available for download, including metadata.

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  • EPA Licenced Waste Facilities

    25.07.2016

    Latest Release of EPA Licenced Waste Facilities now available for download, including metadata.

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  • EPA Licenced IPPC Facilities

    25.07.2016

    Latest Release of EPA Licenced IPPC Facilities now available for download, including metadata.

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  • WFD River Water Bodies Data

    19.02.2016

    Release of Water Framework Directive River Water Bodies dataset, including metadata, now available for download.

    Please see this document for information about River waterbodies.

    Learn About Data here.

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  • WFD Lake Water Bodies Data

    19.02.2016

    Release of Water Framework Directive Lake Water Bodies dataset, including metadata, now available for download.

    Learn About Data here.

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  • WFD Register of Protected Areas

    12.02.2016

    Latest Release of the WFD Register of Protected Areas is now available for download.

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  • Groundwater Monitoring Stations

    08.01.2016

    Latest Release of Groundwater Monitoring Stations and Groundwater Quality data now available for download.

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  • Extractive Industries Register - Boundaries

    30.10.2015

    Latest Release of Extractive Industries Register data now available for download.

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  • EPA Air data

    24.07.2015

    The following datasets are now available to downlaod from Get Data:

    1. • Air Monitoring Sites
    2. •EMEP Monitoring Sites
    3. •Coal Restricted Areas
    4. •Air Zones

    Please visit the EPA's Air site to discover the work that is being undertaken within the EPA and to understand what the EPA minitor and why.

    Please also visit Ireland's Environment Air section to find out more.

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  • EPA wins IRLOGI awards for EDEN and Geoportal

    16.10.2014

    The EPA is delighted to have received awards from IRLOGI.

    Category ‘Best GIS Application in the Public Sector’ – Winner for EPA Geoportal.

    Category ‘Most Innovative use of Technical Infrastructure in a GI Solution’ – Winner for EDEN.

    Category ‘Best use of Location Based information on the Web’ – Runner Up for Splash.

    Category ‘Most Innovative use of Geographic Information or Location Based Content’ – Runner Up for EPA Landcover Mapping and Corine 2012 update.The Corine 2012 update has been accepted by the European Environment Agency and will be issued by the EPA in the coming months.

    Many thanks to IRLOGI and the award judges for their recognition of the EPA at IRLOGI 2014 awards.

  • EPA Licenced Urban Waste Water Treatment Plants and 2012 Compliance data

    06.02.2015

    Latest Release of EPA Licenced Urban Waste Water Treatment Plants and 2012 Compliance data now available for download.

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  • Release of Irish Soils Information System

    18.09.2014

    The EPA and Teagasc ISIS Report is available on the EPA website to download from here.

    The overall objective of the ISIS project was to conduct a programme of structured research into the national distribution of soil types and construct a soil map, at 1:250,000 scale, which would identify and describe the soils according to a consistent national legend. This map is now available in digital format and forms the basis of a new soil information system for Ireland: http://soils.teagasc.ie.

  • Trophic Status and Assessment Data

    25.07.2014

    Latest Release of TSAS Transitional and Coastal Water Quality data, now available for download.

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  • European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP) AIR Data

    21.07.2014

    Latest Release of European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP) Air Data now available for download.

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  • Irish Spatial Data Exchange (ISDE)

    01.11.2013

    The Irish Spatial Data Exchange is a Discovery Service guided by the INSPIRE Directive. A discovery service makes it possible to search for spatial datasets, services and applications on the basis of the content of the corresponding metadata (ie. description) and to display the content of the metadata. The INSPIRE Directive aims to establish an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community, to allow public access to environmental information and re-use of public sector information.

    Visit the ISDE homepage.

  • IRLOGI

    26.09.2013

    The Irish Organistaion for Geographic Information (IRLOGI) is the umbrella organisation for the geographical information industry in Ireland.

    Please visit IRLOGI to find out what is happening in Ireland right now.

  • National Parks and Wildlife Service

    14.10.2013

    The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is responsible for securing the conservation of a representative range of ecosystems and maintaining and enhancing populations of flora and fauna in Ireland.

    Their website offers an invaluable resource for data, publications and web mapping resources in relation to Ireland's habitat and species, and designated sites.

    To find out more about the National Parks and Wildlife Service please visit www.npws.ie to find out more.

  • Geological Survey of Ireland

    14.10.2013

    The Geologial Survey of Ireland (GSI) is the National Earth Science Agency. It is responsible for providing geological advice and information and for the acquisition of data for this purpose.

    The GSI produce a range of products inlcuding maps, reports and databases, as well as acting as a knowledge centre and project partner in all aspects of Irish geology.

    Their website offers an invaluable resource for data, publications and web mapping resources in relation to Ireland's geological structure.

    To find out more about the Geological Survey of Ireland please visit www.gsi.ie to learn more.

  • Ordnance Survey Ireland

    14.10.2013

    The Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) is Ireland's National Mapping Agency.

    Their website has information on a wide range of products and services available, as well as an on-line shop that allows customers to purchase mapping for profecctional/tourist/personal use.

    To find out more about Ordnance Survey Ireland and how they may of help to you please visit www.osi.ie to learn more.

  • Office of Public Works

    14.10.2013

    The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for three areas of service provision in Ireland:

    1. • Estate Portfolio Managment and Heritage Services;
    2. • Flood Risk Managment;
    3. • National Procurement Service (NPS).

    Visit www.opw.ie to find out more about what they do.

  • Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Research in Ireland

    10.04.2014

    This Blog is intended as an internet resource for the Earth Observation Research Community in Ireland

    1. • Who's who in Irish Remote Sensing;
    2. • EO Symposium;
    3. • Archives.

    Visit http://earthobservation.wordpress.com/ to find out more.

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