Barley Straw

Inland Fisheries Ireland say they're hoping that bales of barley straw which have been deployed on Keeldra lake by Inland Fisheries Ireland will help with the algal bloom. 

Barley straw can be an effective low cost method for controlling problematic algal growth on lake systems, however, strict protocols in relation to preparation and location of straw booms should be adhered to in order to ensure optimal water quality and ecological results.