Tuesday 6 February 2007

2020 Vision: Protecting and Improving Ireland's Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited public comment on its most recent strategy entitled - '2020 Vision: Protecting and Improving Ireland's Environment'.

"We need to know what environmental priorities the public would like to see addressed and what steps might be taken to address them" - explained Dr Mary Kelly, Director General, EPA.

The six main environmental issues that the draft strategy identifies are -

* Clean Air
* Clean & Plentiful Water Resources
* Protected Soil & Biodiversity
* Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (waste management)
* Limiting & Adapting to Climate Change
* Integration & Enforcement.

The draft strategy can be downloaded from the EPA website - Click Here - or a copy can be requested by phoning EPA Headquarters - Tel: 053 916 0600.

Deadline for submissions is 22nd February 2007.

All submissions should either be posted to the following address -

2020 Vision
EPA
PO Box 3000
Johnstown Castle Estate
Co. Wexford

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