CIWEM E-News – November 2004

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

1. RSPB/CIWEM Living Wetlands Award – Last Call for Entries!
2. CIWEM’s WFD Conference Series – What are the Key Issues?
3. World Wetlands Day Conference 2005
4. Technical Panels Update
5. CIWEM Conferences
6. Consultations
7. In Brief
8. New 2004/05 CIWEM Branch, Group and National Events Calendar On-Line
9. Events for CIWEM Young Members
10. Environmental Innovations Advisory Group
11. Liveable City Awards
12. Specialists in Land Condition Training Day
13. Join CIWEM

1. RSPB / CIWEM Living Wetlands Award – Last Call for Entries!

Time is running out for those who wish to submit entries for the 2005 Living Wetlands Award. The prestigious Award was established in 2003 by the two organisations to recognise and reward projects that demonstrate the multiple functions and sustainable use of wetland habitats.

The prize includes a bronze trophy of a snipe (the Mance Memorial Trophy) and £1,500 to enhance the winning scheme’s impact, and the closing date for entries is 30 November 2004. See http://www.ciwem.com/awards/ for Award guidelines and full details of entry criteria.

Entries for the Award should be sent to Harriet Greene, email: hgreene@ciwem.org

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2. CIWEM’s Water Framework Directive Conference Series – What are the Key Issues?

We have a very successful series of CIWEM Conferences on the Water Framework Directive (WFD) which have highlighted key issues, including “what is good ecological status?” and “how to manage diffuse pollution”. We will be organising further conferences in the coming years and we would like to invite your comments on:

What are the key issues and themes around which CIWEM should organise future WFD conferences?
Who are the key speakers and organisations you would like to see?

Please pass your thoughts to Justin Taberham, Email: Justin@ciwem.org

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3. 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
• Workshop groups looking a seven 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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4. Technical Panels Update

Air Panel
CIWEM’s Air Panel met, rather appropriately, on 5th November. Members of the Panel had been working on articles for the Air Quality special issue of Water and Environment Magazine, which will be published in the middle of the month, and the Panel agreed to produce another special edition in November 2005.

The Panel also considered forthcoming conferences, in particular a proposed event on Air Quality and Health, which was scheduled for June 2005. The Panel was also developing a Policy Position Statement on Health Impact Assessment, which will be published shortly, and an information sheet on Air Quality and Health issues is also being produced. The Panel also discussed options for CIWEM’s 2005 campaign.

Further information on CIWEM’s Air Panel may be found at: http://www.ciwem.com/policy/panels/air.asp

Waste Management Panel
The Waste Management Panel met in the second week of November, and the primary focus of the meeting was a presentation and discussion session with Andy Dawe of Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). Outside of this, the Panel considered three potential future conferences. The first event, ‘Delivery of Innovation in Waste Management: A 2020 Vision of Drivers and Solutions’ will run in March 2005 at the Village Hotel, Leeds. Further events on Sustainable Waste Challenges in Local Government, and Biological Waste Treatment are planned for later in 2005. Details will be available through future editions of E-News.

Progress was also made with Policy Position Statements relating to Composting and Recycling, both of which should be published shortly.

Further information about the Waste Management Panel is available at: http://www.ciwem.com/policy/panels/waste.asp

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5. CIWEM Conferences

European Biosolids - 14th – 17th November, 2004
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Tel: 0113 242 4200 Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk
Or download the brochure at:
http://www.ciwem.com/events/9th_Biosolids_-_Brochure.pdf

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 the Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment - EC Proposals relating to the Aarhus Convention
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/aarhus/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 19/11/04

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Draft UK report regarding plans and programmes to achieve limit values set by the first air quality daughter directive (2004 reporting year)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/air-1daughter2004/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 03/12/04

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Waste Implementation Programme: development of a national data strategy
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wip-data/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 10/12/04

Department of Trade and Industry
The Renewables Obligation Order 2005: Statutory consultation
http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/renewables/policy/roo2005.shtml
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 19/11/04

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Consultation on PPS9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/
page/odpm_plan_030964.hcsp
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 30/11/04

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Draft Government Circular: Biodiversity and geological conservation: Statutory obligations and their impact within the planning system
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/
page/odpm_plan_030967.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 30/11/04

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.org by 17/12/04

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7. In Brief

25 Years On: How Should we be Living by 2029?
Peter Treadgold, as Past President, will join a Panel that includes Dr Stuart Burgess, Chair of the Countryside Agency, and Chaired By Chris Baines that will discuss with a delegate audience ’25 Years On: How Should we be Living by 2029?’

The event is hosted by the Landscape Design Trust and is on 1 December at Butchers’ Hall, London. For further information about this please visit www.landscape.co.uk.

Income tax relief for Chartered Scientists
CIWEM members who have registered as Chartered Scientists, CSci, will be eligible for tax relief on their £15, 2005 annual subscription to the Science Council.

Any member wishing to claim this relief should contact their local tax office and explain that the Science Council has only recently been approved and quote the following reference number SAPP/T1644/22/2004/JEM.

Calling all aspiring Chartered Scientists
If you have been considering making an application for Chartered Scientist, CSci, via the ‘grandparenting’ process now is the time to submit your application. This fast track route will be finishing at midnight on the 28th February 2005 for suitably qualified members of CIWEM, so don’t delay, send your form to us as soon as possible. After this date members will have to follow the full process of a professional interview to gain the title. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or you need any clarification please contact membership@ciwem.org or call the helpdesk on 020 7831 3110.

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.

CIWEM One-Day Courses
The next ‘How to be a CIWEM Mentor’ course will be held on Thursday 2nd December, 2004.
For further details please visit www.ciwem.com/education/.

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). 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).

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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8. New 2004/05 CIWEM Branch, Group and National Events Calendar On-Line

CIWEM’s comprehensive programme for 2004-05 of conferences and other events being run by the Institution’s Branches and Groups is now on-line at www.ciwem.org/events/calendar/index.asp. This calendar also includes those conferences being run nationally and illustrates the diversity of issues covered by the Institution and the wealth of expertise contained within the membership. Contact details are provided for all events so if you are interested in attending, please register your interest to the appropriate Branch or Group contact!

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9. Events for CIWEM Young Members

Tyne and Humber Debate: Actions Speak Louder than Taxes
The Tyne and Humber New Members Group are organising a Winter Debate to be held at Arup's Small Mill Offices on Chadwick Street in Leeds on Wednesday 1st December. The evening starts at 6pm with a buffet and drinks with the debate to commence at 6:30pm. Directions can be found via the following website link. Parking is available.
http://www.ciwem.com/branches/tyne_humber/LEEDS_Offices_Colour.pdf

The debate: Actions Speaks Louder than Taxes - this house believes that our actions have a greater impact on maintaining and enhancing our environment than just increasing monetary spending. It is to be presented by Mr Nick Reeves (CIWEM's Executive Director), Mr Paul Mullord (UK Director, British Water), Mr Mick Stump (Environmentally Sound Operations, BP) and Prof Ed Stentiford (Head of Civil Engineering, Leeds University).

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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10. Environmental Innovations Advisory Group

The business-led Environmental Innovations Advisory Group (EIAG) was set up jointly by DTI and DEFRA to identify practical measures to enable greater innovation in the environmental industries sector, and to work with stakeholders to bring about change.

Its vision is for the UK to lead the world in turning new ideas and emerging technologies into profitable businesses in the high growth markets for environmental solutions.

Its work covers:

• Using public procurement to drive markets
• Tackling regulatory and other barriers to market
• Improving the capacity of environmental businesses to move from R&D to successful commercialisation
• Underpinning technologies and skills needed to exploit future market opportunities

As part of its activities the EIAG is currently working to:
(a) set up an exemplar project which will involve identifying a public procurer to make a forward commitment to purchase an agreed quantity of a technology/product that meets an unmet need. The idea is that this forward commitment would allow the scaling-up of a product/technology and demonstrate the solution to a barrier;
(b) compile a set of examples that illustrate the barriers to the successful commercial exploitation of new environmental technology; and
(c) compile a set of examples that illustrate success in bringing an environmental technology/process to market.

The EIAG would be grateful to receive to receive examples of:

• innovative environmental product/technologies (that may be close to market) that could potentially be purchased by the public sector;
• innovative environmental product/technologies that you sell to the private sector clients that could also be sold to the public sector;
• barriers to the commercial exploitation/procurement of new environmental products/technologies; and
• successes in getting an environmental product/technologies to market (particularly public sector market)

Examples (or requests for further information) should be sent to Steve Hill (EIAG Secretariat):
Email: steve.hill@dti.gsi.gov.uk telephone: 020 7215 1852

For more information on the work of the EIAG see http://www.dti.gov.uk/eiag/home.html

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11. Liveable City Awards

The Livable City Awards are led by the Corporation of London in partnership with the Livery Companies. The scheme allows small and large organisations to enter and demonstrate achievement in the following categories:

• Sustainable and Ethical Investment and Asset Management
• Air Quality and tackling Climate Change
• Traffic Reduction
• Resource Conservation
• Access to Good Services for Disadvantaged Communities
• The Built Environment
• Biodiversity
• Environmental Management

Applications are required by 1 December 2004 and can be made electronically.

Further information and application forms are available from: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lca or telephone: 0207 332 3598

A limited number of application packs are available from Lorraine Poole at CIWEM (e-mail: lorraine@ciwem.org)

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12. Specialists in Land Condition Training Day

As part of the development of the Specialists on Land Condition (SiLC) Registration scheme, members of the SiLC Professional and Technical Panel and Asessors 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 Thursday 2nd December 2004 at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. 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.

Further information is available at www.silc.org.uk

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13. 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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