CIWEM E-News – July 2006

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This month:

1. 2007 Awards Now Open for Entries

CIWEM holds an established successful portfolio of Environmental Awards to celebrate the outstanding achievements of environmental professionals raising awareness of the excellent work environmentalists do. 2006 was a successful year we received a broad range of high quality entries, details of the winners can be found on the CIWEM website www.ciwem.org/awards/

RSPB/CIWEM Living Wetlands Award closing 24/11/06
The RSPB/CIWEM Living Wetlands Award was established in 2003 by the two organisations to reward projects which demonstrate the multiple functions and sustainable use of wetland habitats.

The RSPB/CIWEM Living Wetlands Award has been given RSA accreditation after rigorous examination by the RSA - the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The RSA, in conjunction with DEFRA, administer the UK’s entries to the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE).Making the Award one of only seven feeder schemes in the UK to the prestigious European Business Awards for the Environment. Further details on the European Business Awards can be found at http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/awards/index_en.htm

To be eligible for the Award, projects must:

• contribute to the delivery of priority UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species and habitat targets for wetlands
• demonstrate sustainability and delivery of multiple benefits e.g. flood alleviation, wastewater treatment, recreation, eco-tourism, water resource security
• ensure no priority BAP species or habitats are harmed by the project

The prize consists of the Mance Memorial Trophy, publicity, a framed certificate and a cheque for £1,500, to be used to fund the delivery of further UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) targets, publicity of the project and/or related education.

Please see http://www.ciwem.org/awards/living_wetlands/index.asp for further details.

World of Difference Award sponsored by Black and Veatch closing 12/01/07
The World of Difference Award was established in 2004 as a means of rewarding the leading proponents of the practical application of science and engineering for environmental improvement. The Award focuses on innovative design in water and wastewater projects.

The Award is international and open to all, with the exception of Black & Veatch projects. To be eligible for the Award, projects must:

• Relate to the water cycle
• Be at least at the application stage and specific, rather than theoretical design
• Be innovative and achievable
• Demonstrate sustainability
• Be beneficial to the environment

The Award consists of a specially-commissioned trophy, publicity for the winning project, a framed certificate and a cheque for £1000. The winning project will be outlined in the CIWEM magazine.
For further details please visit http://www.ciwem.org/awards/world/index.asp

CIWEM Young Members Award sponsored by Jacobs Babtie closing 19/01/06
The CIWEM Young Members’ Award recognises the outstanding contribution to environmental understanding made by a young member of CIWEM. Winners of CIWEM Branch and Group Young Members’ Competitions are eligible for nomination for the overall CIWEM Young Members’ Award.

Only the winners of Branch/Group Young Members’ Competitions are eligible for nomination for the Award (for details of Branch and Group Competitions see the Branch or Group web pages on the CIWEM website). Nominations should be made by the Branch/Group Chairperson.

Entrants must be:

• aged 30 or under on the closing date
• the sole author of the paper or the lead author of a co-authored paper
• a member of CIWEM (any level)

The paper should:

• address an environmental or water related issue
• be a piece of original work
• demonstrate sustainability and not contravene CIWEM’s code of environmental ethics
• be no longer than 5000 words and should conform to the styling and format requirements of papers for the CIWEM Journal (see Guidance Notes for Authors).

The Award comprises a trophy (a silver quaich cup), a framed certificate, publication of the winner's paper in CIWEM’s Water and Environment Journal and a place on the CIWEM Young Members' Study Tour (or an alternative cash prize of £600).
For further details please visit http://www.ciwem.org/awards/young/index.asp

For any other information on CIWEM’s Awards please contact Joanna Cooper, email: jcooper@ciwem.org

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2. CIWEM Website Poll – Retrofitting Water Saving Devices

This month we have a new poll question on the front page of the CIWEM website (left-hand side, scroll down a little). With the current concern regarding pressure on water resources in the South-East of England, we would like to know your views on whether the Government should subsidise a scheme to retrofit houses with water saving devices? Have your say at:
www.ciwem.org . You can also view the results of recent polls.

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3. Information Resources

Are you interested in climate change impacts in the UK or how the Water Framework Directive is being implemented in other European Countries? These are just two of the topics that are addressed in the Information Resources section of the CIWEM website. See www.ciwem.org/resources

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4. CIWEM Rivers and Coastal Group

CIWEM has three specialist groups that together encompass all aspects of the Institution. The group relevant to flood and coastal issues is the Rivers and Coastal Group which has over 700 members including people from the Environment Agency, engineering and environmental consultants and contractors. We would like to get more involvement in the group from Local Authorities and other drainage authorities and put on more events of interest to a wider group of people who work with rivers and the coast. For further information about the Group, please visit http://www.ciwem.org/groups/rivers/

Each year the Rivers and Coastal Group organise a number of conferences and technical visits throughout the UK and abroad on river, coastal and drainage themes. We also have an annual Young Members study weekend, which is very popular.

In the last couple of years, conferences have addressed the different viewpoints and developments in feasibility studies, building and maintaining watercourses, soft and hard river and coastal defences, asset management, SUDS, water related environmental issues including the Water Framework Directive, high level and strategic developments including PPS 25 and Making Space for Water.

Technical site visits are also arranged to highlight where lessons can be learned and how particular countries and organisations approach water related problems and solutions. This helps to ensure knowledge transfer and the adoption of best practice. These visits also help us to understand how communities have adapted to risks like that at Boscastle or in Holland.

If you are a member or environmental partner of CIWEM you can belong to the Rivers and Coastal Group for FREE. This includes regular newsletters to keep you up to date with the developments in our industry and the work of the Committee and notification of upcoming events and visits. If you would like to become a member of the Rivers and Coastal Group please contact Sarah Budd at Royal Haskoning on 01733 336538 or e-mail her at s.budd@royalhaskoning.com with your contact details and CIWEM membership number. If you are not yet a member of CIWEM and are interested in joining, Sarah will be able to advise you on how to do this. We look forward to hearing from you.

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5. CIWEM International News and Events

CIWEM International Network
CIWEM has launched the International Network and in order to keep you thinking about the activities that the institution could undertake, here is a reminder of some of the areas that members of the network will be asked to become involved in:

• Inputting into a CIWEM International Development Plan;
• Helping CIWEM to develop links with global organizations, such as the United Nations, World Health Organisation, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), etc plus other major institutions such as the World Bank, EBRD the EU etc. and work with the Director of International Development to foster these links;
• Supporting the Institution as it builds links into the EU, principally through the European Water Association (EWA) but increasingly as through the European Federation of Associations of Environmental Professionals - Efeap;
• Working with the Institution to develop an annual International Conference and/or set of conferences delivered in other countries;
• Producing an article for the Water and Environment Magazine (WEM) that reflects the situation in a country outside the UK in which you are working or are based, linked to the upcoming magazine themes, plus support the Institution as it aims to produce a regular international supplement of WEM;
• Becoming a national champion in a country where there are a significant number of CIWEM members but not yet a branch; this would involve acting as a coordinator for all locally based members. The country champions would help develop activities among CIWEM members based in country, act as the main contact point for local members and also act as the country contact for CIWEM;
• The national or country champion would also help CIWEM strengthen existing relationships with local organizations where they exist, these might in the form of MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding), and develop partnerships with new organizations where appropriate;
• Exploring the demand and potential for establishing a CIWEM branch in a country where there are more than 40 members, for example New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia etc;
• Help determine which events (conferences, exhibitions etc.) both national and international, CIWEM should participate in for example Stockholm World Water Week, International Water Association World Congress, and other country specific water & environment shows such as Romanian Water Association national conference or the Okotech Environmental show in Hungary. The aim will be to draw up a list of ‘must attend’ events that take place regularly;
• Endeavouring to raise the profile of the Institution at international events (conferences, seminars) that are attended by network members;
• Supporting the Institution, as appropriate, when it meets with delegations from other countries;
• Being involved in initiatives that CIWEM is a member of such as the UK Government Department Defra Partners for Water & Sanitation (PAWS) and the Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe (PECE);
• Helping CIWEM to identify activities that will support the international development of the institution;
• Encourage relevant non-members based overseas, to engage with the institution, for example by registering free to receive CIWEM E-news, or supplying articles for publication in the Water Environment Journal (WEJ);

These points are not exhaustive and they will be refined and developed further in discussion with the members of the network.

The International Network will be formally launched through CIWEM Business Briefing July/August edition. For further information contact Paul Horton paul@ciwem.org

Learn to Swim in the Water Industry
19th, 20th, 26th and 27th September 2006, London

A series of seminars designed to help consultants, contractors, manufacturers, water companies and anyone else who needs help finding their way in the commercial side of the water industry. We will cover 4 important areas:

• Commercial Awareness on 19th September
• Essential Negotiation Skills on 20th September
• Joint Ventures on 26th September
• Service Level Agreements on 27th September.

For more information

Website www.britishwater.co.uk or contact Rachel Marston on 020 7957 4596 or rachel.marston@britishwater.co.uk

Environment Industries Sector Unit (EISU)
The EISU is dedicated to supporting organizations in the Environmental sector develop into countries overseas. EISU organizes in partnership with PERA, technical seminars in overseas countries on a range of subjects. This coming 2006/2007 programme includes visits to Poland, Bulgaria, South Korea, Romania, Hungary, Brazil, Hong Kong, China, Turkey etc. with the seminar events covering topics such as Hazardous Waste, Environmental Monitoring, contaminated land remediation, air pollution control, sludge treatment, renewable energy technologies, wastewater treatment. A full list of all the events can be found at www.eisu.info/eisu_programme_0607.htm

Integrated Urban Drainage – USA
Earlier this year DTI Globalwatch sponsored a technical visit to the United States of America (USA) to examine how they manage urban drainage and share knowledge and expertise on how the UK has developed sustainable drainage systems. The full findings of the visit and copies of the report will be published at a conference on 11th July, at the Cavendish conference centre in London. Registration is free just click on the link http://www.globalwatchservice.com/pages/ThreeColumns.aspx?PageID=670&SeminarID=1760

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6. CIWEM Conferences Digest

CIWEM Conferences are continuing to be well attended and regarded. Outputs from recent conferences may now be found on the CIWEM website at: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs.asp

We have a large number of sponsors and supporters for events in 2006, and bookings are going well. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the conferences noted below, please contact Justin Taberham, email Justin@ciwem.org . For the latest conference information in full, please visit http://www.ciwem.org/events

Water Framework Directive – Catchment Management
July 18th 2006, London
Sponsors to date: Mott MacDonald, MWH, WWF-UK, Northumbrian Water, ADAS, Halcrow
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Programme and booking form: http://www.ciwem.org/events/Catchment_Programme_180706.doc

Young Members Study Tour 2006
24th-28th July, Birmingham
Sponsors to date: Yara
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: franceseldon@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Programme and booking form:
http://www.ciwem.org/events/Young_Members_Brochure_-_2006.pdf

4th CIWEM Annual Conference
Emerging Environmental Issues and Future Challenges
12th-14th September 2006, Newcastle
Sponsors to date: Yara, Northumbrian Water, MWH, Palintest, Strathkelvin Instruments, Hyder Consulting
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Programme and booking form:
http://www.ciwem.org/events/CIWEM_4th_Conference_Brochurejune.pdf

Groundwater Issues
17th October 2006, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Disinfection for Water Supply - Risk and the Regulatory Regime
17th October 2006
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: franceseldon@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891

Sensor Technology in the Water Industry
2nd November 2006
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891

Preparedness for Extremes
8th November 2006, London
Sponsors to date: MWH, Arup
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

11th European Biosolids & Biowastes Conference
13th-15th November, 2006
Sponsors to date: Yara, Strathkelvin Instruments, Ener Tech
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: franceseldon@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891

Periodic Review
16th November 2006, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

The Land-use and Water Series
Farming and Water
22nd November 2006, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

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7. Consultations

CIWEM responds to a wide range of consultation documents as part of its technical and policy output. If you are a CIWEM member and have views on any current public consultations, please feel free to share them with us. 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. A deadline for when we need to receive your comments is always listed. 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 a review of the England Forestry Strategy
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/forestry-strategy/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 21/07/06

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on promoting an integrated approach to coastal zone management (ICZM) in England
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/iczm-strategy/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 25/08/06

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on Outdoors for All? - Draft Diversity Action Plan
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/outdoorsdiversity/
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 08/09/06

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8. In Brief

CIWEM Members in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to the following CIWEM members who were honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

David Crawshaw got a MBE for services to the water industry - he is a Regional Catchment Manager at United Utilities; and

Simon Warwick got a MBE for services to nature conservation in North Yorkshire - Simon is an Environmental Partner working for the Swale & Ure Washlands Project in Ripon N. Yorkshire.

Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) Training Day
The next SiLC training day will be held on Thursday 30th November 2006 at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham. The closing date for applications is 20th October. Further information may be found at: www.silc.org.uk

Publications Sale!
A variety of CIWEM publications from over the years will be available at discount rates of at least half price over the coming months. For updates please see the ‘News’ section of the CIWEM website ( www.ciwem.org ) or contact Joanna Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org for further details.

Old Institution Journals for Sale
For Sale - 98 Institution Journals dated 1965 onwards (3x Institute of Sewage Purification, 47x Institute of Water Pollution Control, 48x Water and Environmental Management) and 20 Water and Environmental Management Yearbooks. Offers to J B Cameron, 17 Annesborough Road, Lurgan, Craigavon BT67 9JD. Buyer responsible for transport costs.

CIWEM Professional Indemnity Insurance
Do you find it difficult and expensive to obtain Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance? CIWEM is aware that its members have found Professional Indemnity (PI) cover increasingly expensive and difficult to obtain in recent years, especially smaller firms and individual consultants. As a result, CIWEM is currently exploring the possibility of offering a PI insurance scheme exclusive to its members. For more information, please click here: www.millergroupservices.com/CIWEM

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.

For further information, contact CIWEM
Tel: 0207 831 3110
E-mail: reception@ciwem.org
Or visit: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/about/meeting.asp

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9. ENDS Report – FREE TRIAL OFFER

FREE TRIAL OFFER
To the UK’s leading monthly journal of environmental policy and business

Whether it’s the latest progress in implementing Ofwats regulations or a blow-by-blow update on the REACH debate, our specialist writers have it covered. Stitching together the many strands of environmental policy and legislation, the ENDS Report offers an invaluable spectrum of coverage from the overview of the environmental industry to the fine detail of a specific subject.

As a member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, you can now trial the ENDS Report and www.endsreport.com on a complimentary basis for 28 days.

To start your FREE trial visit www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-free
To take advantage of the CIWEM subscription offer visit: http://www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-dis (this offer excludes current ENDS subscribers)

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10. Pro Vita Triathlon Team

WaterAid has been working in the region for over 10 years and marked a number of achievements. We would like to support their continued good work and raise as much as possible over the coming months towards this worthy cause. Sponsoring the CIWEM team is extremely easy and can be done online at http://www.justgiving.com/teamciwem
For any other information please contact Jo Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org Please dig deep and sponsor our team!

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11. SpongeNet Domestic Water Management Event

Water is emerging as one of today’s key issues. We are increasingly aware of the issues yet we remain slow to change our lifestyles. What are the solutions?

If you missed our Water conference at the beginning of the month, the Sponge Sustainability Network is running a free event on 26th July, 6:30 – 9pm at Water UK’s offices, London. The event will showcase the latest solutions for effective domestic water management from a water efficient approaches right up to sustainable urban drainage systems and integrated water management.

For more details visit www.spongenet.org , to book a place please email david@spongenet.org

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12. IWES Sheffield 2006 – September 5-8

10 short courses in water and wastewater treatment, biosolids management and odour management.

WASTEWATER - Principles of Wastewater Treatment, Biological Nutrient Removal, Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Membrane Technology, Membrane Bioreactors, Anaerobic Digestion.

WATER – Principles of Potable Water Treatment, Membrane Technology for the Production of Potable Water.

ODOUR: Odour Assessment and Management.

BIOSOLIDS: Principles of Biosolids Management.

IWES (International Water and Environment School) is now in its 27th year, and is a recognized leader in providing practical short course training to environmental professionals. All IWES presenters are recognised international experts and have significant practical experience. IWA members save 5%. Details: http://www.iwes-uk.com or call 0870 1436 814 or email: info@iwes-uk.com

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13. 32nd WEDC International Conference

The 32nd WEDC International Conference is being held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Columbo, Sri Lanka from the 13th to the 17th November 2006. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation’.

The conference will focus on best practice and lessons learnt on the sustainable use of water resources, the sustainable supply of potable water to rural, urban and displaced communities, environmentally sound sanitation strategies and how these can assist in improving health, sustaining livelihoods and alleviating poverty in low-income countries.

The conference will provide a global forum for practitioners, policy makers, academics and researchers from a wide range of disciplines and working in the water and environmental sanitation sectors to meet and share experiences on the conference theme. In addition to formal paper presentation, there will be opportunities for participants to present their work in poster presentations, workshops and discussion session. One day of the conference will be devoted to field visits, which will give international participants the opportunity to see examples of current work in Sri Lanka.

If you would like to submit a paper or you are interested in taking part in any of the debates or have an idea for an alternative debate please contact WEDC at wedc.conf@Lboro.ac.uk Full details of the conference can be found at www.Lboro.ac.uk/wedc/

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14. 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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