News

New Book Highlights Damage to Northern Ireland's Archaeology

- 02 July 2009
The first scientifically based findings of their kind in Northern Ireland

Watch the post-mortem of the Courtmacsharry Bay Fin Whale on Channel 4

- 02 July 2009
Joy Reidenberg from the US was absolutely incredible and took us all through the proces of post-mortem examination of a large whale.

Poots Sets Out Priorities During First Day As Environment Minister

- 01 July 2009
New Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, marked his return as Executive Minister by meeting with senior officials from his department today.

Strabane District Council fined £20,500 for Waste Offences

- 29 June 2009
Strabane District Council was fined a total of £20,500 plus £37 costs at Strabane Magistrates’ court on Friday 26 June 2009 for eleven breaches of waste management legislation.

NIEA to celebrate inspiring young environmentalists

- 22 June 2009
The next generation of environmentalists were today urged to enter a new competition honouring young people involved in inspirational green projects

Minister urges public to help combat water pollution

- 19 June 2009
The public was today urged to work with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) in the battle against water pollution

New guidebook charts monuments in state care

- 18 June 2009
A guidebook detailing the history of 190 historic monuments in state care in Northern Ireland has been launched

Ministers publish Better Regulation Review Panel report

- 17 June 2009
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA and Environment Minister Sammy Wilson MP, MLA have published the Agri-Food Better Regulation and Simplification Review report on 16 June 2009.

The Search for Darwin’s Moth

- 15 June 2009
For this year’s Garden Moths Count, Butterfly Conservation is seeking the help of the public, gardeners and their families.

Clady Woman Fined £20,000 for Waste Offences

- 15 June 2009
A County Tyrone woman was today fined £20,000 (plus court costs of £49) at Strabane Magistrates’ Court for two breaches of waste management legislation.