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Waters of LIFE Advisor Field Training: Completing A Runoff Risk Assessment

Waters of LIFE are hosting field training for approved advisors on completing a runoff risk assessment of participant farms in the Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme pilot.

The event is a follow up to June’s online training session.

 

The day will begin at 10am in the local community centre for a recap on the essentials of the runoff risk assessment. Advisors will also be able to ask questions, share feedback and address any knowledge gaps they may have.

After lunch (12:00 to 13:00), the group will move to a local participant farm for the field training element of the day.

The training event will conclude with a guide to submitting runoff risk assessments. Advisors will also have the option of engaging on a one-to-one basis with Waters of LIFE catchment scientists for any additional support they need.

10:00 – 12:00 – Runoff Risk Assessments – the essentials and questions

12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch

13:00 – 14:30 – On farm training

15:00 – 16:30 – Submission of RRA and one to one help.

  • Advisors are asked to bring appropriate clothing for a day of indoor and on-farm activity.
  • Tea and coffee will be provided. Advisors are asked to bring a packed lunch.
  • Advisors can attend any event that suits them based on location or time
  • Registration in advance is required

Event Details and Registration:

AVONMORE SUB-CATCHMENT

Date: Tuesday September 23rd, 10am – 4pm
Venue: Annamoe Community Centre, Annamoe, Co. Wicklow, A98 EH04
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pmdm9kKrKbxWMZYeA
Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/watersoflife/1859683

GRANEY SUB-CATCHMENT

Date: Wednesday September 24th, 10am – 4pm
Venue: Lough Graney Community Centre, Flagmount, Co. Clare, V94 YW70
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2RjXdAj4LGcjiGuf8
Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/watersoflife/1859739

ISLANDS SUB-CATCHMENT

Date: Thursday September 25th, 10am – 4pm
Venue: Fr Flanagan Community Centre, Ballymoe, Co. Galway, F45 D891
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nAaXiLSrWJjeNDkL9
Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/watersoflife/1859761

CORK SUB-CATCHMENTS – SHOURNAGH & AWBEG (KILBRIN)

Date: Friday September 26th, 10am – 4pm
Venue: Castlemagner Community Centre, Castlemagner, Co. Cork, P51 YP26
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ths57WDXyPyfFe4S6
Registration Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/watersoflife/1859771