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Unique mayfly on the River Suck near Ballyforan. Procloeon bifidum is quite widespread but very few (4 since 2010) recent records in Ireland Biodiversity Ireland. Survey funded by 29 councils NBAF Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Roscommon County Council Galway County Council Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc UCD Science

Amazing diversity of mayfly recorded on the River Blackwater county Cork. Important to keep our rivers clean to maintain our #biodiversity. National mayfly survey funded by 29 councils Cork County Council Cork City Council and Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Local Authority Waters Programme Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc

New Pearl Mussel broodstock just arrived in the Marine Institute Furnace hatchery from the Owenea and Newport rivers. 🫰🏼🫰🏼 they will release glochidia in the next month or so #margaritifera

As part of national heritage week the county council biodiversity officers and Local Authority Waters Programme are hosting a webinar bit.ly/mayflywebinar on 25th August 10am. Please sign up to see the results of this national project.

Much needed focus today on biodiversity at the Kildare Biodiversity Conference. We all have a part to play to address the biodiversity crisis. Looking forward to all the speakers. Kildare County Council Kildare Wildlife Rescue UCD Science

We are all set up at the Kildare Biodiversity Conference! Come by our stand to chat to our Invasive Species Engagement Officer. Looking forward to a great day of talks. #kildarebiocon2024 #ReportInvasives #CheckCleanDryIrl 👉 invasives.ie

Great talk by Maria O'Neill on the fantastic effort by Ballymore Eustace community groups controlling the invasive plant Himalayan balsam on the River Liffey in 2024. #kildarebioconf Kildare County Council Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc

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Volume 40 - Corcoran et al. highlight the attachment of the invasive Quagga Mussel on an invasive freshwater algal species, Starry Stonewort, in two lakes on the River Shannon, Ireland. For subscription details: irishnaturalistsjournal.org

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We have been controlling and monitoring Lysichiton americanus on ~15kms of the River Liffey since 2021. Funded by Kildare County Council, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage and National Parks and Wildlife Service. Great progress on ~130 sites slowly reducing the seed bank! Thanks to all for all your hard work UCD Science Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc

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I'm looking for examples using stream-side and instream incubators (“hatchboxes”) for releasing unfed salmonid fry to enhance harvest, supplement natural runs, or restore extirpated populations. Any leads appreciated, please repost to spread the word!

Another Chinese mitten crab found in the cheekpoint area, Waterford. This small female has 1000s of eggs typically released at the end of spring early summer. Please report any sightings and get in contact Biodiversity Ireland. This is a high impact invasive alien species. UCD Science

Another night survey completed on the invasive Alpine newt. Great help from our Environmental biology and Zoology students. Plenty moving early in the year getting ready for the breeding season. UCD Science Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc funding from Galway County Council Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Always a pleasure surveying with our colleagues in The HSI A chilly night but still both the native Smooth newt and invasive Alpine newt out under the ice! UCD Science Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc. Funding from National Parks and Wildlife Service

These non native Alpine Newts occur at very high densities in bog habitats in the midlands of Ireland. Our Environmental Biology and Zoology students out surveying last night with The HSI . UCD Science Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc

Our Zoology students instructed by The HSI swabbing Alpine Newts for Chytrid fungus. Surveys in protected bogs indicate high density of Alpine Newts. Please report any sightings to Biodiversity Ireland National Parks and Wildlife Service Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc UCD Science

Great progress controlling Skunk cabbage Lysichiton americanus along the River Liffey in last 5yrs! Native plants returning after controls applied since 2021. Funding support each year from Kildare County Council and Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service Sch. Biol. & Env. Sc UCD Science

It's taken five years of control to reduce the seed bank of skunk cabbage after eradication efforts started in 2021 along the River Liffey. Continued support from Kildare County Council through LBAF funding Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service. Manual removal is tough going!