The Water Action Plan 2024 aims to address the drastic decline in the country's rivers and lakes, with nearly half in 'unsatisfactory' ecological condition.
Minister Noonan emphasized the urgency of the initiative, stating, 'It's well past time to clean up our rivers, lakes and coasts, and that's what we're doing with this new Water Action Plan.'
The plan's three core aims include preventing and reducing water pollution, allowing rivers to run free, and enhancing water infrastructure through improved governance and accountability.
Despite the plan's promises of increased inspections and enforcement, water protection charities expressed skepticism regarding the actions' effectiveness and the need for more robust measures.
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