Have you heard of the Check-Clean-Dry-Disinfect method? We are working with partners to promote ways to stop the spread of invasive species and disease from one water body to another in equipment, shoes and clothing.
Learn more here: ow.ly/YMcG50HyF4z
#CheckCleanDryIRL
Please, when you are out on the water, don't forget to #CheckCleanDryIRL Leave No Trace Ireland #LoveThisPlace
🚨Chinese mitten crab alert! Here's what to do if you spot one:
📷Photograph from above, below & sides to aid identification.
🔐Retain in a bucket of water, secured with a lid!
📢Report sighting #ReportInvasives
🛥️Remember to #CheckCleanDryIrl
More info bit.ly/3tUApgc
Invasive alien species are contributing to the #BiodiversityCrisis .
That’s why Biodiversity Ireland have launched a #CheckCleanDryIrl campaign.
Useful promotional materials are available to support water users in taking affirmative action @ bit.ly/3rae5xB
#ReportInvasives
2/2 Soil borne #invasivealienspecies can be accidentally transported between sites during soil transport or on unclean machinery and equipment. Good #biosecurity is essential in preventing the spread of #invasivespecies #ecias #CheckCleanDryIrl #InvasivesIE #ReportInvasives
#RT Biodiversity Ireland: Delighted to have been part of #invasivesWeek 2018. Great to see so much hard work done by all to prevent the spread of invasive alien species and protect our natural world. bit.ly/2uzZf9y #ReportInvasives #CheckCleanDryIrl … twitter.com/CheckCleanDryG…
Press Release📢Water users urged to take precautions due to outbreak of Crayfish Plague in the Munster Blackwater catchment bit.ly/3pzxRWu
NPWS and IFI urge all users of any river to implement the Check, Clean & Dry protocol #CheckCleanDryIrl
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Good indication coming from German research on healthy ash tree resilience to ash dieback....
#ReportInvasives #CheckCleanDryIrl #InvasivesIE
Today we launch the Check, Clean, Dry Campaign to raise awareness on how to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and help protect our waterways
read more here: leavenotraceireland.org/check-clean-dr…
#CheckCleanDryIRL #LoveThisPlace #Biodiversity
We’ve teamed up with Leave No Trace Ireland to help promote #biosecurity ! One of the big challenges that rivers & lakes face is the introduction & spread of #invasivespecies .
Find out more about the Check, Clean, Dry, Disinfect method here
bit.ly/3HVBOIW #CheckCleanDryIRL
'Invasive species were estimated to have cost the Irish economy over €261million and are a major threat to our native flora and fauna.'
verde.ie/blog-post/inva…
#InvasivesWeek #InvasiveSpecies #InvasiveSpecies Week #CheckCleanDryIRL Biodiversity Ireland EPA Catchments Denis Naughten
Can you name this invasive species?
Play your part in preventing the spread of #invasive species by using the Check, Clean, Dry, Disinfect method.
You can read more on the Leave No Trace Ireland site here: bit.ly/3C9SLwZ
#CheckCleanDryIRL #LoveThisPlace #Biodiversity #water
Here is a link to the Check Clean Dry campaign page where all of the materials are hosted invasives.ie/biosecurity/ch….
#checkcleandryirl
Aquatic invasive alien species harm our wildlife, spread disease & clog waterways. By supporting Ireland’s #CheckCleanDryIrl biosecurity campaign you can help protect our aquatic wildlife & environments. Find more info & resources here: invasives.ie/biosecurity/ch…
Biodiversity Ireland
Biosecurity awareness is essential for protecting Ireland's waterways. Play your part in reducing the risk of spreading invasive species and disease by following the Check, Clean, Dry, Disinfect method after you go angling or go out in the water.
#CheckCleanDryIrl #Biosecurity
Minister Josepha Madigan ⚖️✨ today highlighted the importance of water amenity users following the ‘Check Clean Dry’ protocol. bit.ly/2pHhx3I #CheckCleanDryIRL #InvasivesWeek
If you recreate in our rivers or lakes, please remember to Check, Clean and thoroughly Dry for 48 hours all equipment or wet gear that’s been in contact with the water before moving to another waterbody. If thorough drying isn’t possible please disinfect. #CheckCleanDryIrl
1/2📢Reminder to all Paddle boarders-
We encourage you to wash your kit down properly when you move between waterbodies.
Always follow #CheckCleanDryNI !!💦⛵️
Biodiversity Ireland DAERA
#INNSweek #ReportINNSNI #CheckCleanDryIrl
