Clady River Survey
Ecological Survey
A survey of the Clady River was undertaken to assess the ecological condition of the river and identify potential pressures and threats to the river and surrounding habitat. The survey was undertaken by ID Environmental Consultants on behalf of the Boyne Rivers Trust.
Project Aims
The project aims to identify the potential pressures on the Clady River, contributing to its poor ecological status. The results of this survey will pave the way for future projects to improve the health of the river.
Background
The Clady River is a tributary of the Boyne River, and extends from Bohermeen, down through Dunderry, before joining the Boyne near Bective, in County Meath. Agriculture accounts for the primary land use in the surrounding area.
The Clady has been assigned an ecological status of Poor, and is at risk of not meeting environmental objectives of the Water Framework Directive (EPA, 2024).
The Clady River is a highly modified system, with many areas of riparian (riverside) habitat fragmented, degraded or absent, and sections of the channel with severely reduced flow, due to historical and ongoing channel modification, canalisation and bank clearance.
Project Updates
We look forward to sharing the findings of the survey with you, and developing projects to improve the health of the river.
Project Partners
The Boyne Rivers Trust would like to thank the team at ID Environmental Consultants for their incredible work in conducting the survey and producing detailed reports.
