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The following issues are covered in this edition of the newsletter:

1. Happy New Year!
2. 'Environmental Careers - The Inside Guide' on Sale Now!
3. E M Winter Prize
4. More Business through CIWEM Professionals Directory
5. CIWEM Awards 2003 Closing Dates
6. World Wetlands Day Conference 2003 Selling Fast! Follow-up Event next Autumn
7. New Panel Members - Do You Work for Government?
8. European Flooding Conference June 2003
9. Independent Assessors for Practical Environmental Management Wanted!
10. A Guide to Business Planning for Leisure and Environmental Managers
11. CIWEM Events Calendar On-Line
12. 2003 Presidential Conference
13. Bathing Water Directive Conference May 2003
14. Consultations
15. Join CIWEM

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1. Happy New Year!

CIWEM and the staff in the Policy and Technical Department would like to thank all who have assisted us over the past year and to take this opportunity to wish all E-News subscribers a safe and prosperous New Year.

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2. 'Environmental Careers - The Inside Guide' on Sale Now!

CIWEM's new publication on environmental careers is now on sale. 'Environmental Careers - The Inside Guide' gets to the heart of what young people want to know when seeking a career in the environmental sector. It is written in a non-technical style and contains unique information imparted by people working in the sector. It lays out the many different options available to them, giving a comprehensive analysis of 25 specialist areas, with personal profiles and valuable insights from the people that know the sector - the professionals working within it. Each chapter lists the main employers, salaries and career opportunities and gives guidance on whom to approach for further information. Among the specialist areas covered are nature conservation, water resources, flood defence, energy, fisheries, forestry, agriculture and soil science, transport, waste management, contaminated land, environmental policy, law and journalism. There is also general information on getting a first job, volunteering and student placements.

You can purchase a copy of the book for £9.99 plus £2 postage and packing, from Lead Media, by telephoning 01992 535323 or alternatively you can send a cheque made payable to Lead Media Ltd for £11.99 to: Lead Media, 15-17 Maidenhead Street, Hertford, Herts, SG14 1DW. Any other enquiries about purchasing the book can be emailed to careersbook@leadmedia.co.uk. There is a website with information about the book at www.environmental-careers.info

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3. E M Winter Prize

The CIWEM Scientific Group is offering a prize of £500 to any member or group to have shown consistent support and care for the environment. The E M Winter Prize is being provided from the estate of a former member, Mr E M Winter, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CIWEM Scientific Group and will be awarded at the Scientific Group's AGM in 2003.

Please send nominations, giving reasons for your nomination in not more than 500 words to:

Dr Julian Dennis
Junior Vice Chair
CIWEM Scientific Group
Thames Water
First West Clearwater Court
Vastern Road
Reading
RG1 8DB

E-mail: julian.dennis@thameswater.co.uk

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4. More Business Through CIWEM Professionals Directory

Another contract has been awarded to a Professionals Directory member through CIWEM's developing on-line facility.

We have been passing all business enquiries we receive here directly to Directory members, and this work has included contracts for rainwater harvesting, flood prevention work, drainage infrastructure for the Hong Kong Government and sustainable housing renovation in London. The value of this business is considerable, and there is a constant flow of environment sector business through CIWEM's Head Office. All this business is available to Directory members.

If your company (or you as an individual consultant/manufacturer/supplier) is not in the directory, it is well worth considering. If you want to take advantage of the opportunity for business that is regularly channeled through this effective facility, please contact Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, at justin@ciwem.com. To use or view the Directory, please go to http://www.ciwem.com/directory/index.asp and follow the simple instructions on-line.

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5. CIWEM Awards 2003 Closing Dates

A reminder that the closing dates for some of CIWEM's 2003 Awards are as follows:

RSPB/CIWEM Living Wetlands Award - 31st December 2002.
CIWEM Chris Binnie Award for Sustainable Water Management - 28th February 2003
CIWEM Ken Roberts Award for Technical Innovation in the Water Industry - 28th February 2003

Contact Helen Wilson, Policy Officer at CIWEM (Helen@ciwem.com), for further information about any of these Awards.

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6. World Wetlands Day Conference 2003 Selling Fast! Follow-up Event scheduled For Autumn 2003

Delegate places for the forthcoming World Wetlands Day Conference 2003 are selling quickly. The event will be held on 4th February 2003 at the London Wetlands Centre and has already attracted a great deal of interest. The theme of the conference will be 'Multiple Uses and Roles of Wetlands'. More information is available at www.world-wetlands-day.com where there is also a printable booking form. If you have any queries about this event please contact Justin Taberham justin@ciwem.com

There is to be a follow-up event in the Autumn of 2003, to focus on mitigation and compensation issues associated with wetlands.

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7. Panel Members Wanted

CIWEM is still seeking new members for its Technical Panels. In particular we are keen to attract CIWEM members who are employed within Government and who would be interested in assisting with the technical and policy work of the Institution.

CIWEM's Technical Panels are:

Wastewater Management
Water Resources
Waste Management
Air
Amenity Recreation and Conservation
Sustainable Development
Water Supply and Quality

To register your interest please send a copy of your CV to Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, justin@ciwem.com stating which Panel you wish to be involved with.

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8. European Flooding Event June 17th and 18th 2003

CIWEM and The Environment Agency are running a conference on Flooding in Europe on 17th and 18th June 2003. Held at the Environment Agency's conference facilities at the Thames Barrier, London, this two-day event will examine the scale of the flooding challenge, the threats of today and planning future scenarios. There will also be a tour round the Thames Barrier itself and a boat trip up the Thames to see some of the flood defence solutions employed on the river.
For further details contact Bob Earll at CMS Tel/Fax 01531 880415

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9. Independent Assessors For Practical Environmental Management Wanted!

CIWEM is seeking volunteers to act as Independent Assessors for the Practical Environmental Management (PEM) programme run by the Institution in partnership with Groundwork (a well-respected environmental training and consultancy organisation).

The aim of the programme is to provide delegates with practical training. The programme consists of six contact training sessions, one of which will involve a site visit to the delegates' premises. This visit pinpoints the cost saving opportunities and possible areas of concern for the regulator, which might lead to prosecution if not resolved satisfactorily. These sessions, as far as is possible, are arranged conveniently for the organisation, i.e. either on their premises or in the evening, to avoid extra work pressures building up.

The key structure is based on a nationally recognised and accredited certification scheme that emphasises the cycle of Policy, Plan, Implement, Check, Review and Improve. This is particularly helpful in enabling delegates to implement an Environmental Management System within their own organisation. The programme methodology emphatically links training to workplace activity, to be able to relate global warming to waste collection, or carbon emissions to electricity bills.

Participation in the programme has given participants a greater understanding of environmental issues, and an action plan to minimise their company's impacts on the environment. Course delegates may have inherited environmental responsibility due to either seniority or systems responsibility. Establishing them as 'Environmental Champion' within their business is a key objective, as they will need to take on the role of co-ordination and liaison with all of their colleagues to achieve optimal results.

One of the major strengths of the course, highlighted by previous delegates, is the dialogue with specialist speakers with 'sharp end' experience, especially 'the regulators'. Discussing key themes and issues with them, in a non-confrontational setting, helps to ensure compliance with current legislation and good environmental practice within participating organisations.

Assessors for this programme are required to provide a five-minute CIWEM introduction at the start of the course and externally verify the assessment process at the end of the course. For the first engagement as acting assessor it is advisable to attend the whole session, which could last either a half or all day. Thereafter it would only be necessary to attend for such time as the assessor is comfortable that the assessment was being conducted in accordance with required levels of practice. At present the likely call on volunteers' time would be once a quarter at the absolute maximum. The timings can be arranged to suite work requirements as far as is possible. For more information on what is required please email profdev@ciwem.org.uk

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10. A Guide To Business Planning For Liesure and Environmental Managers

'A Guide to Business Planning for Leisure and Environmental Managers' takes the fear out of business planning with a practical, step-by-step approach to putting a plan together. Written by Nick Reeves, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and based on over 20 years' experience in the public, commercial and charity sectors of the leisure, environment and cultural industries, the publication offers a clear and concise understanding of the business planning process.

Written primarily for those who work in these sectors, the principles involved are however transferable, and relevant to any industry or sector, whether public, commercial, academic, voluntary or charitable.

Taking the reader from concept through to completion, the book offers a clear and concise understanding of the business planning process, explaining why a plan is needed, the essential elements of its structure and how to write it. Contents include:

• Introduction; core values, vision and mission statements, background, the market, trading, proposals, risk, public documents
• The internal business plan; setting objectives, corporate vision, building the team, communication, planning, production
• Sample business plan structure
• Do's and Don'ts
• Bibliography
• Useful internet sites

For further information please contact: Jane Benning, ILAM Bookshop, ILAM House, Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NE Tel: 01491 874842 Fax: 01491 874801 e-mail: bookshop@ilam.co.uk web: www.ilam.co.uk

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11. CIWEM Events Calendar On-line

CIWEM's calendar of Branch and Group events up to summer 2003 can be viewed at: http://www.ciwem.com/events/calender/index.asp

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12. 2003 Presidential Conference

CIWEM is running an event entitled 'Beaches and Bathing Waters - Implications for the Revision to the Bathing Water Directive' on 15th May 2003, at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London.

The aim of this conference is to explore a wide range of views on the revision of the BWD that will inform and enable stakeholders to respond to the revision process. Further details can be obtained from Bob Earll of CMS: Phone/Fax 01531 880415

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13. Bathing Water Directive Conference

CIWEM is running an event entitled 'Beaches and Bathing Waters - Implications for the Revision to the Bathing Water Directive' on 15th May 2003, at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London.

The aim of this conference is to explore a wide range of views on the revision of the BWD that will inform and enable stakeholders to respond to the revision process. Further details can be obtained from Bob Earll of CMS: Phone/Fax 01531 880415

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14. Consultations

CIWEM is working on responses to a number of public consultations, listed below. Should you wish to put forward any comments in relation to any of the consultations listed, please do not hesitate to contact either Helen Wilson or Alastair Chisholm as appropriate. Email contact details are provided below.

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15. Join CIWEM

CIWEM is a vibrant environmental professional body which offers professional development, an impressive programme of local, national and international events, our magazine ten times a year, a quarterly journal, excellent networking opportunities and many other benefits. Contact membership@ciwem.org.uk for more details.

This is the e-newsletter from CIWEM's Policy Department. I hope you find it a useful way of getting to know what CIWEM is up to. Please keep comments and suggestions coming in. If you would like to be taken off the mailing list, please email webmaster@ciwem.com

Please pass any comments or requests for further information on any of the above issues to:

Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, England, WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3110 Fax: 020 7242 8191 Email: jtaberham@ciwem.org.uk or justin@ciwem.com

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