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A Local MLA is calling for urgent action to prevent further repeats of fish kills after a reported incident at the River Lagan at Thorneyford just outside Dromore
Alliance Party's Sorcha Eastwood was speaking after she got confirmation from the Environment Agency that a fish kill had taken place in her constituency, after being alerted by local residents. While it is not yet clear how many fish have been killed in the river or the cause, Ms Eastwood has discouraged people from removing any dead fish.
“I will continue to press the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to conduct a detailed investigation into this incident and indeed other occurrences of major fish kills in Northern Ireland, in order to prevent repeats,” she said.
“This latest incident is particularly worrying, as it comes at a time when the River Lagan status is not classed as ‘good’ within the Water Framework Directive, which was confirmed to me by the DAERA Minister in June. It will further damage the delicate ecosystems, and animals and plant life living in and around the river.
Alliance Party's MLA Sorcha Eastwood
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