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The following issues are covered in this edition of the newsletter:
1. World Wetlands Day Conference – Jan / Feb 2005
2. CIWEM Ken Roberts Award – Deadline Approaching
3. Subscription Payment Possible on-line!
4. Past CIWEM President Elected as Vice-Chair of Society for the Environment
5. CIWEM Conferences
6. Consultations
7. CIWEM Habitats Guide – Limited Numbers Left. Order Now!
8. The CIWEM Collection – Last Season Sale
9. In Brief
10. CIWEM Professional Review Workshop Dates 2005
11. Events for CIWEM Young Members
12. IPPC Expert Sought – Balkans
13. Computer Simulation in Water Treatment and Supply
14. Specialist in Land Condition Training Day
15. Computing and Control in the Water Industry Conference
16. Join CIWEM
1. World Wetlands Day conference 2005
Wetlands – Focus on delivery
31st January and 1st February, 2005 London
The World Wetlands Day conferences have become the main conferences for the wetland community as a whole to meet and share their views. However, there is strong desire to:
a) move on and look harder at the outputs of the event in order to make progress and
b) actively involve the delegates in the WWD conference process and its outputs.
Key to this will be a series of themed workshops which will mean that more people will have a stronger interest in the outcomes of the conference and the delegates can be more heavily involved.
Aim & Objectives
The aim of the conference is to bring together all the key organisations in the UK involved in wetlands issues to share knowledge, discuss innovative techniques, network, consider good practice case studies and promote multiple use and wetland biodiversity. Once again the overall objectives will be to provide a mix that:
- Celebrates and promotes wetlands
- Provides a major networking opportunity for the wetland community
- Updates delegates on the key policy issues of the day
- Covers the practical and management challenges facing wetlands
- Develops and helps the aims and objectives of a wide variety of organisations involved with wetlands
- Produce a much greater diversity of outputs and outcomes so that a wider group of people can make things happen on the ground.
The programme will include four major elements including:
- Themed walks at the London Wetland Centre
- An evening reception with a keynote speaker (SOAS)
- Workshop groups looking at eight key issues of the day
- Plenary presentations covering major topics.
Our intention is that delegates should not only find this a stimulating conference which helps learning and networking but that it should also help to move the UK’s wetland agenda forward.
For further information please contact Bob Earll, CMS
Tel: 01531 890415 Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
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2. CIWEM Ken Roberts Award for Technical Innovation in the Water Industry – Deadline Approaching
A reminder that the 14th January 2005 deadline for CIWEM’s Ken Roberts Award for Technical Innovation in the Water Industry 2005 is approaching. The Award, kindly supported by Wessex Water, is open to all CIWEM members and their employers from the UK and overseas. Submissions will be judged on their relevance to the water industry, technical and environmental excellence, innovation, practical value and sustainability.
The winner receives the Ken Roberts Memorial Trophy, publicity for the winning project, a framed certificate and a cheque for £1000, to be used to fund a proposal related to technical innovation in the water industry.
Other awards with deadlines approaching include…
CIWEM World of Difference Award – 30 January 2005
CIWEM Young Members’ Award 2005 – 30 January 2005
For more information on any of these awards see http://www.ciwem.com/awards/ or email Harriet Greene (hgreene@ciwem.org).
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3. Subscription Payment Possible On-Line!
Further to the recent launch of the Members Area of the CIWEM website, we would like to remind members that it is now possible to pay your subscriptions on-line. Registration is simple and free for all current CIWEM members at www.ciwem.org/members/. The ability to log CPD hours online will be available from 1st January 2005. We hope that these improvements will make managing your CIWEM membership quicker and easier.
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4. Past CIWEM President Elected as Vice-Chair of Society for the Environment
CIWEM past President, CIWEM Council member and Environment Agency Board member, Professor Peter Mathews, was elected as Vice-Chair of the Society for the Environment at a meeting of the Society’s Board on 29 November. Peter takes up the post immediately and will act in a supporting role to CIWEM Fellow, Will Pope, who is the Chair of the Society. Peter Matthews is also Chair of the Society’s Registration Authority which oversees the Chartered Environmentalist qualification and the Licensing of professional bodies.
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5. CIWEM Conferences
Risk Management in Water Supply
14th December, 2004, Edinburgh
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Tel: 0113 242 4200 Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk
Or download the brochure at:
http://www.ciwem.com/events/Risk_assessment_conference_141204.pdf
World Wetlands Day 2005
31st January and 1st February 2005, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Tel: 01531 890415 Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
Public Participation and the Environment
8th March 2005, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Tel: 01531 890415 Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
Delivery of Innovation in Waste Management
A 2020 Vision of Drivers and Solutions
March 2005
The Village Hotel, Leeds
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Tel: 0113 242 4200 Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk
Developing Themes in Environmental Management
11th May 2005, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Tel: 01531 890415 Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems)
15th June 2005, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Tel: 01531 890415 Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
European Flooding 2005
Autumn 2005, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Tel: 01531 890415 Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
For further information about CIWEM’s programme of national conferences, please contact Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM, E-mail: Justin@ciwem.org
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6. Consultations
CIWEM responds to a wide range of consultation documents as part of its technical and policy output. The majority of technical comment for these responses originates from the Institution’s Technical Panels but if you are a CIWEM member you may register your views with us for incorporation into a response. It is important that the Institution reflects its members’ views as far as possible in these responses. A list of the consultations that are currently being considered, together with an internet address for the papers themselves, features in every edition of E-News.
If you have views on any of the issues raised in any of the consultation papers listed below we would very much like to hear from you. A deadline for when we need to receive your comments is always listed. Please do make sure you have your say. If you would like to view recent consultation responses made by the Institution you can do so on the Institution’s website at www.ciwem.com/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on draft guidance to accompany the updated Environmental Information Regulations
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/eir-guidance/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 10/01/05
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on implementation of financial penalties in the Water Act 2003
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/water-penalties/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 01/02/05
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the review of the UK Climate Change Programme
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/ukccp-review/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 14/02/05
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on Sustainable Waste Management
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wasteman-strat/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 01/03/05
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Draft Revised Circular on Planning Obligations
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/
documents/page/odpm_plan_032594.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 04/01/05
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Changes to the Development Control System
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/
documents/page/odpm_plan_033057.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 01/02/05
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Consultation on Planning Policy Statement 10: Planning for Sustainable Waste Management
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_control/
documents/contentservertemplate/odpm_index.hcst?n=5609&l=2
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 18/02/05
OFWAT
Consultation on Access Code Guidance
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/Content/
wsl_access_code_guidance_cons181004
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 04/01/05
OFWAT
Water Act 2003: Water Supply Licensing: Eligibility, licensing, customer transfer protocol and strategic supplies – Consultation on Ofwat’s Guidance
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/Content/wsl0404
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 07/01/05
Scottish Executive
Draft Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Plant Protection Products in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/environment/dcpsu-00.asp
Contact alastair@ciwem.com by 17/12/04
Water Reform N.I.
Impact Assessment of the Government’s Proposals for the Reform of Water and Sewerage Services
http://www.waterreformni.gov.uk/consult2004.asp
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 11/02/05
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7. CIWEM Habitats Guide Volume 1 – Limited Numbers Left! Order now!
Habitats Guide – Volume 1
Featuring a varied collection of habitat case studies, CIWEM’s new publication, Habitats Guide – Volume 1 (ISBN 1 870752 78 3) is a useful resource for all those with an interest in habitat management, creation and restoration, from students to environmental practitioners alike. It gathers together existing good practice guidance and case study information and looks at the planning context, EC Directives and other legislation affecting various habitats.
Each chapter aims to provide an introduction to the habitat, consider relevant legislation and set out best practice guidance for habitat management/creation/restoration. These principles are exemplified through case studies, from the UK and overseas, and reference is made to a wide range of texts, journal papers and websites, to further support the reader.
The guide costs £9.99 plus £3.00 Postage & Packing (including VAT).
STOCKS ARE RUNNING LOW, SO IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY PLEASE ORDER SOON.
To order a copy, please send a cheque for £12.99 payable to ‘CIWEM’ to Harriet Greene, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, WC1N 2EB. Please contact Harriet if you would like further information about the guide (E-mail: hgreene@ciwem.org; Tel: 0207 831 3110).
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8. The CIWEM Collection – Last Season Sale
Items from last season’s CIWEM collection are now available at a reduced rate. These are:
CIWEM Baseball Caps – 100% cotton with embroidered CIWEM. £5.00
CIWEM Key Fob – enameled CIWEM crest on nickel. £2.50
CIWEM Lapel Pin – 16mm diameter, new modern or classic design. £2.00
CIWEM ties – CIWEM repeated in reflex blue over a navy blue background. 100% silk woven £9.00. 100% Polyester woven. £4.00
CIWEM Golf umbrella – CIWEM on two panels, wooden handle. £7.50
CIWEM telescopic umbrella – CIWEM on two panels, wooden handle. £5.00
CIWEM Shield – A wall-mountable shield showing the CIWEM crest. £26.00
CIWEM Polo Shirts – 100% cotton. Small, medium or large. £9.00
CIWEM Classic Sweatshirts – 100% cotton. £10.00
CIWEM Cuff links – 16mm diameter, new modern or classic design. £7.50
Items may be ordered using the special order form on the back of your CIWEM News within the CIWEM magazine. Cheques should be made payable to CIWEM.
If you are not a CIWEM member and do not receive CIWEM News but would like to make an order, please contact Lorraine Poole, either by telephone (020 78313110), e-mail (lpoole@ciwem.org) or in writing to:
Lorraine Poole
CIWEM
15 John Street
London
WC1N 2EB
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9. In Brief
Professional Photos
Have you got pictures of yourself doing your job? CIWEM would like more pictures for our photo library, particularly of younger/new members. If you would be willing to let us have copies, please e-mail them to Ilana Cravitz: ilana@ciwem.org.
Meeting Room for Hire at CIWEM
The Institution's premises in John Street, situated between Bloomsbury and the City, has a room available for letting. Set out in Board Room style, it comfortably seats up to 15 people and is ideal for small meetings.
Hire charges are as follows:
Rate for 15 people: £25 per hour or £125 per day
Rate for 8 people: £20 per hour or £105 per day
Tea/coffee and biscuits are charged at £2.50 per head and sandwiches/cold buffet lunch requirements are charged at cost plus £1.00 per head.
All charges are subject to VAT.
Photocopier and fax facilities can be made avaliable, subject to a charge of 10p per photocopy page and 10p per fax page (UK only).
For further information, contact CIWEM
Tel: 0207 831 3110
E-mail: reception@ciwem.org
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10. CIWEM Professional Review Workshop Dates 2005
Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review
Most applicants applying for Corporate or Associate grades of membership will be required to complete a Professional Review. This course is designed to help the applicant to understand each element of the Professional Review process including report preparation and the panel interview. More information is available at http://www.ciwem.org.uk/education/wets.asp
Dates of these workshops are:
1. Tuesday 8th February 2005
2. Tuesday 28th June 2005
3. Tuesday 25th October 2005
How to be a CIWEM Mentor
CIWEM Structured Training is an essential element in the process of gaining membership. This course examines skills required to be a work place Mentor and shows how to apply them in a CIWEM Structured Training Scheme. More information is available at http://www.ciwem.org.uk/education/course2/index.asp
Dates of these workshops are:
1. Tuesday 19th April 2005
2. Tuesday 15th November 2005
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11. Events for CIWEM Young Members
Weekend Away (South Western Branch)
21st-23rd Jan 2005 (Fri evening - Sunday), Weekend Away, Princetown, Dartmoor. An opportunity to meet up with fellow CIWEM New/Young members in a relaxed atmosphere. Styled on a more independent version of the Young Members Study Tour, there will be opportunities for walking and a visit to a local attraction. Bunkhouse accommodation is provided at the Plume of Feathers Pub in Princetown, Dartmoor.
Places are limited and are expected to go fast! Contact Jo Robinson for more information jrobinso@southwestwater.co.uk
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12. IPPC Expert Sought – Balkans
An exciting two-year project requires a senior-level independent IPPC expert.
The position is for an IPPC expert with at least 15 years professional experience to act as Team Leader on a two-year project in one of the Balkan countries. The Team Leader will be expected to spend 21 months in-country and will be supported by international experts in economics, law, air quality monitoring and laboratory management as well as local experts. The project will address a variety of technical, legal and economic issues in relation to EC Directives on IPPC, air quality management and EIA, both at a transposition and at a practical implementation level. The project will also encompass pertinent institutional development and capacity building issues.
Individuals interested in this position should e-mail an up-to-date CV and their contact details to Ms Anne Perdrier: ape@sofreco.com as soon as possible at Sofreco. Ms Perdrier can also be contacted on 00 33 1 41 27 95 95.
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13. Computer Simulation in Water Treatment and Supply
Practical 1-day seminar
There are continuing pressures on drinking water suppliers to identify opportunities for optimisation and cost saving in order to increase efficiencies and earn the maximum from their assets. This often requires pushing plant to the edge of its operational envelope. To do this safely it is necessary to define where the envelope might be and fully understand how these assets will behave under increasingly demanding regimes.
It is also important to understand the detailed performance characteristics of water treatment and supply processes as part of achieving "due diligence" in the context of Water Safety Plans. These were launched as the Bonn Charter by the World Health Organization and are being cited as good practice by the Drinking Water Inspectorate. Companies need to demonstrate that any design or operational weaknesses that may result in failures and thereby risks to the consumer are found and solutions identified.
Computer simulation and analysis offers many ways for gaining this better knowledge, in a fraction of the time and cost of experimentation, and in some cases is the only feasible way of undertaking complex investigations.
The seminar will explore latest initiatives in computer simulation in the water sector, drawing from a broad range of practitioner and research expertise. There will also be demonstrations of the advanced visualisations possible in a Virtual Reality CAVE environment.
Date: Thursday, February 24th 2005
Cost: £150.00 per delegate inclusive of lunch and other refreshments
Venue: Civil & Computational Engineering Centre, University of Wales, Swansea
Contact: Kim Davies Tel: 01792 295923; E-mail: kim.davies@swansea.ac.uk
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14. Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) Training Day 8th June 2005
As part of the development of the SiLC Registration scheme, members of the SiLC Professional and Technical Panel and Assessors Panel, are hosting a training day to provide information about the SiLC assessment process and the completion and use of the Land Condition Record on which the scheme is based. The training day is open to all those who are considering applying to become a SiLC.
The day will be hosted by a member of the SiLC Professional and Technical Panel (PTP) and by members of the SiLC Assessors Panel, it will be held on Wednesday 8th June 2005 at The National Centre for Early Music, York. Registration will be at 9.30 am. Please book early to ensure a place, numbers are limited and will be allocated in order of application.
The full programme for the day may be downloaded from:
http://www.silc.org.uk/downloads/Training%20Day%20Summer%202005.doc
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15. Computing and Control in the Water Industry Conference – September 2005
An early announcement that there will be a conference on Computing and Control in the Water Industry, at Exeter University, from 5th – 9th September 2005.
More details can be found on the conference website at www.ex.ac.uk/ccwi2005
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16. Join CIWEM
CIWEM is a vibrant environmental professional body which offers professional development, an impressive programme of local, national and international events, a magazine ten times a year, a quarterly journal, excellent networking opportunities and many other benefits. Contact membership@ciwem.org for more details.
That was the e-newsletter from CIWEM’s Policy Department. Please keep comments and suggestions coming in. If you would like to be taken off the mailing list, please email webmaster@ciwem.org
Please pass any comments to:
Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, England, WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3110 Fax: 020 7405 4967 E-mail: Justin@ciwem.org
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Web Site Design Service
Ludwood Interactive have designed the all new CIWEM web site. They specialise in designing graphically rich sites which feature intuitive navigation systems and a wealth of interactive features.
As part of an affinity relationship with CIWEM, Ludwood Interactive are now offering a special discount of 10% on web site design projects to all CIWEM members. An additional contribution of 10% will be donated to CIWEM on new projects carried out for its members.
Why not consider Ludwood Interactive for your next web project? Contact Ludwood Interactive via their web site www.ludwood.com or via tel: 020 7346 8400.
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