Coastwatch event on Waste Management

dublin | environment | event notice Thursday November 27, 2003 12:59 by Eoin Dubsky - Coastwatch 055 25843

COASTWATCH EVENT
10th Dec 2003

European Parliament Conference Room,
Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
9.30 am till 4.00 pm

9.30 am Signing in and materials
10.00 am Launch of all Ireland survey 2002 and 2003 results Part 1: Waste
11.00 am Presentations for Waste related improvements 2002/3
12.00 noon Workshop: Dredging and Dredge Spoil Disposal
4.00 pm end of official programme


Context: This 3 in 1 Coastwatch December event will focus on waste management
and action ? in line with the Irish government?s waste theme for the European
Presidency.
SURVEY RESULTS: Coastwatch Ireland volunteers North and South visited over
1000 survey sites in autumn 2002 and then put all effort into action to
address problems raised. The 2003 survey was restricted to select ?tag areas?
which had been surveyed most years, for trend monitoring of certain items like
litter and oil pollution. Waste related results will be presented, while
wetland, water pollution and related results will be published later.
PRESENTATIONS: We have massive waste problems, but there are individual
bricks of excellent practise and spots of real improvement we will give
recognition.
The DREGING AND DUMPING for the Port industry workshop is to review the way
this process is managed in areas shared with our most valuable Natural and
fishing resources. Our aim is to pool participant information, experience and
good will to bring about significant improvement in law (Sea Pollution Bill,
Water framework Directive Regulations) and practise.

Registration is essential as space is limited and a name list must be given to
the E. Parliament office. Registration form enclosed.
Registration Fee: 20 euro including papers, refreshments and light lunch
Coastwatchers 2002 or 2003 gratis. Students and OAP 5 euro

Acknowledgements:
We wish to thank Patricia Mc Kenna MEP for organising the conference room,
sponsoring coffee and chairing the afternoon session. Patricia is vice
chairman of the European Parliament Fisheries Committee. An acknowledgement of
all who contributed on the day.

Further Information: Please contact Karin Dubsky or Gustavo De Filippo 01
6773428, 055 25843, [email protected].

COASTWATCH EVENT
10th Dec 2003
PROGRAMME

9.30 am Registration desk opens

10.00 am Coastwatch survey results and waste related highlights

11.00 am Presentations for Outstanding action/stamina/method and results
to 5
organisations and individuals for successfully addressing
waste issues.

11.15 am Coffee

12.00 Dredging and Dumping Workshop
Session 1: Law and practise in context of the Dumping at Sea
(Amendment) Bill, which is passing through the Dail at
present.
1. Dredging and dumping for Harbours around the island of Ireland.
Representative of the Department of the Marine

2. How are dredging and dredge spoil disposal controlled?
Dr. Terrence McMahon- Marine Institute and Chair of the Department of the
Marine License Vetting Committee.

3. Coastal and marine protected sites and species around Ireland
- their protection and management measures.
Representative of the National Parks and Wildlife Service


1.00 Light lunch with a sample of fish and shellfish found around our
shores,
donated by the inshore fishing industry.


2.00 pm Session II: Why worry? Case studies from inshore fishing, shellfish,
recreation and environment sectors to illustrate serious concern

Boyne estuary ? Michael Gunn Coastwatch/Bird Watch and fishing rep tbc
Waterford Estuary ? Trevor Simpson, SE Fishermen?s Coop/Vincent Furlong Hook
Diving club
Galway Bay ? John O?Flaherty Galway and Cladda Boat owners Association

3.00 pm The Way forward: Panel discussion with introductory remarks by
Patricia Mc Kenna, vice chairperson of the European Parliament Fisheries
Committee.

3.45 pm Conclusions with recommendations and action plan.

Reaction and Official Close by the Minister of State John Browne TD ( to be
confirmed.

Meeting Closes at 4 pm