The East Midland's Branch covers a geographical region that is based on the river Trent basin; it includes Leicestershire; Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and Lincoln. The region includes rural areas of the Peak District with its high rainfall and many impounding reservoirs. In the east the area is less elevated and flat with lower rainfall and a number of nitrate protection zones. The region has no coastline so all sewage is treated to high standards. The urban areas of Derby; Nottingham and Leicester are well established. The region is traversed by the M1 and is served by the Midland main railway line its airport is based at Castle Donnington adjacent to the M1.

Events

The main function of the East Midland's Branch is to organise a programme of events at a local level on subjects relevant to its branch membership. Unless otherwise indicated in the programme meetings start at 17:30 with some light refreshments, followed by a presentation that starts at 18:00. There is time for questions and we normally finish by 19:30. Thanks to sponsorship from regional employers, there is normally no charge for the evening technical meetings.

We normally arrange at least one conference each year, a graduate student paper competition, and a social event in the summer. The Branch also arranges a Gala Dinner for members and guests: a great networking event. Full details of each meeting are sent to branch members. Visitors and guests are welcome and committee members will be pleased to provide information about how to join CIWEM. We collaborate with a number of other professional bodies and organise joint events where appropriate. Please contact us if you have any queries or suggestions about future events.