The River Basin Management Plan for the Western River Basin District (2009 - 2015) was published on 6th July 2010. The Plan came into effect on 15th July 2010.
The Plan was adopted by the elected members of Galway County Council, Galway City Council, Clare County Council, Mayo County Council and Roscommon County Council on 30th April 2010 in accordance with the European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 722 of 2003). Leitrim County Council adopted the Plan by Manager’s Order. Subsequent amendments were made by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on 6th July 2010
The Western River Basin District River Basin Management Plan can be downloaded from www.westernrbd.ie
The Shannon River Basin District River Basin Management Plan can be downloaded from www.shannonrbd.com
The North Western River Basin District River Basin Management Plan can be downloaded from www.nsshare.com
Further background information can be downloaded from www.wfdireland.ie