Country info:England - background information

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Organisations: Atlantic Salmon Trust Catchment Science Centre Centre for River Ecosystem Science European Centre for River Restoration European Network of Freshwater Research Organisations European Rivers Network European Union of Water Management Associations European Water Association European Water Resources Association Freshwater Biological Association Global Water Partnership River Science Network The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands The Rivers Trust Wild Trout Trust

Environment Agency and Defra links Estuary Edges design guidance Mitigation measures manual catchment based approach Drought dredging guidance Hi Flows UK water quality water resources strategy Defra water

Professional Bodies CIWEM Professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment. Eureau European Union of national associations of water suppliers and waste water services. institute of water Site offers water industry news and current events and water-related links. IWA Site contains publishing, IWA and industry news, details of events and an online catalogue of publications. Water Engineering and Development Centre Website gives details of research on emergency relief for refugees, knowledge transfer, solid waste management, transport, urban services and water and sanitation. water UK Industry association that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level. Water Quality Association Information on product testing and professional certification of all water users. Consumer questions and concerns about drinking water, regarding health quality and taste issues. Including the 2001 National consumer water quality survey and WQA's glossary of terms.

Government organisations British Waterways Responsible for maintaining the UK's inland waterway network. communities and local government Communities and Local Government department [1] Delivers a valuable government-funded programme of free, confidential advice to UK businesses. This assistance enables companies to increase profitability and reduce environmental impact. European Environment Agency Provides decision-makers with the information needed for making effective polices to protect the environment and support sustainable development. Forestry Commission The government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Their responsibilities span research, commercial timber production, sustainability programmes and policy, as well as learning and leisure. [http://www.jncc.gov.uk/ JNCC} The Government's wildlife adviser. Marine Management Organisation The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has been established to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the marine area and to promote the UK government’s vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas. Natural England Works for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promote access, recreation and public well-being; and contribute to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Useful journals ends report

campaigns and charities surfers against sewage Campaigns for clean recreational water, free from sewage effluents, toxic chemicals, nuclear waste and marine litter. water aid Giving the world's poor access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.