Derby Sandiacre Canal Site Visit | DRAYCOTT | IN-PERSON

Hosted by the CIWEM East Midlands branch

Event description

Join us for a site visit to see the work the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust are undertaking as part of a community-led project to restore the canal network. Hear about the Trust’s plans and the challenges they face.

Part of the CIWEM Flood Resilience and Adaption and Water Resources series.

Who should attend

• CIWEM members of all grades
• Ecologists
• Hydrologists
• Engineers
• Those interested in creating green corridors

Why you should attend

• The opportunity to see the work being done by the Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust on this community-led project
• Gain an understanding about the practical implementation of canal restoration and connecting blue and green networks
• Learn about the ecology and hydrology of the Derby and Sandiacre Canal
• Gain valuable CPD experience and develop your technical skills in this area
• Opportunities to network with other professionals working within the water and environmental management sector

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About the speaker

Chris Madge | Chairman | Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust

Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.

Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link. Non-members who have not registered for the MyCIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact branches@ciwem.org.

Please note that registrations close at 09:00, two working days before the event is to take place. If you have not registered by then, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.

If you have any queries about this talk, please contact Andrew Warren at Andrew.Warren@severntrent.co.uk.

About the venue and getting there

The event will take place at the Canal Cottages, Hopwell Road, Draycott, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3PE.

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

If you are coming by car or taxi, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint. Also, parking is limited at the site and we ask that you do not park in residents car spaces.