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Northern Ireland Environment Agency

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

The Agency’s primary purpose is to protect and enhance Northern Ireland’s environment, and in doing so, deliver health and well-being benefits and support economic growth. The agency advises on and implements the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland.

NIEA's aims are to:

• protect and conserve Northern Ireland's natural heritage and built environment
• control pollution
• promote the wider appreciation of the environment and best environmental practices

NIEA Website

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