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This month:
1. CIWEM Memberhip Survey – Win a Year’s Free Membership!
CIWEM is conducting a survey of its members via its website until the 31st August 2005. The survey, which asks questions about what you value most from membership and the services you would like to see, is only available to members and you will need to log in to the Members Area, http://www.ciwem.org.uk/members/ to access it. Please do take the time to visit the survey and fill it in. Your comments are important to assist us in providing a better service to our members. Also, all replies will be entered into the prize draw to win a Year's free CIWEM Membership! The winner will be notified by 30 September 2005
Should you have any problems or questions filling in the survey, you can email support@ciwem.org for help.
2. New RSPB / CIWEM Saltmarsh Creation Handbook
Coastal saltmarsh is a habitat of great conservation value, recognised as such by international treaties and conventions as well as by European and United Kingdom legislation.
Around 600 ha of the United Kingdom saltmarsh resource were lost between 1992 and 1998 as a result of various causes and it has been projected that the UK will have lost around 8.5% of this habitat, as estimated in 1989, by 2012. English Nature is presently assuming the loss of 100ha of saltmarsh in England annually as a result of relative sea level rise.
These important issues are considered in “The saltmarsh creation handbook: a project manager’s guide to the creation of saltmarsh and intertidal mudflat” recently published by RSPB and CIWEM.
The handbook presents practical guidance on the restoration and creation of coastal saltmarsh and associated intertidal mudflat to help those involved in the planning and delivery of such schemes successfully realise their goals.
Following an introductory overview, the handbook covers issues arising in the project-planning phase. Site selection, scheme design, formulation of management plans, funding considerations, the current legal and planning context, the regulatory framework and the process of environmental impact assessment are addressed
The handbook then describes the practical techniques available to restore and create saltmarsh. It covers the engineering operations necessary to produce suitable site conditions and the establishment techniques employed to optimise/enhance site development. The case studies presented reflect the evolution of the approach from simple, small-scale, single function schemes to sophisticated, large-scale, multiple-function projects and illustrate how the practical techniques described have been applied to site-specific circumstances.
Technical terminology has been kept to a minimum to make the text accessible to the widest possible audience (hopefully everyone with an interest in the subject). Plates and figures have been widely used to illustrate the subject matter and extensive reference has been made to other publications in the field, relevant recent and on-going research projects and other sources of useful information
This important reference is now available from our book agents, Lead Media: Tel: 0870 3000 690 for the price of £29.99 plus postage and packing. Further details may be found at: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/publications/saltmarsh.asp
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
The World Wetlands Day Conference 2005 was in a new format, mixing multiple workshops with plenary sessions, and this proved very popular with the 200 delegates. We are already making plans for the 2006 conference.
The Public Participation conference in March 2005 was extremely popular and a new model of “marketplace” speakers was utilised.
We have a large number of sponsors and supporters for events in 2005, 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
Note that the Water Framework Directive event on July 13th is booking at a fast pace – please book soon!
CIWEM National Conference 2005
6th-8th September 2005, Wakefield
Sponsors to date: Yorkshire Water, YARA, Anders Elite, MWH
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
Download the brochure at: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/3rd_National_Conference_Brochure.pdf
The Land-use and Water Series
Integrating Water and Soil Strategies - Translating Research into Action
12th October 2005, London
Sponsors to date: Ewan Group plc
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Young Members’ Study Tour 2005
12-16th September 2005, University of Nottingham
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
Water Framework Directive Series
WFD, Hydro-morphology and Flooding - Understanding the Links
9th November 2005, London
Sponsors to date: Ewan Group plc, MWH, RSPB
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Download the draft programme at:
http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/WFD_Flooding_0605_draft.doc
10th European Biosolids & Biowastes Conference - A decade of change
13-16th November 2005, Wakefield
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
Water Quality and Public Health – Swimming Pools and Spa Baths
30th November 2005, Manchester
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
Issues Arising from the Periodic Review Process
30th November 2005, London
Sponsors to date: Ewan Group plc, MWH
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Download the draft programme at:
http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/Water_Regulation_Programme_EVersion1.doc
Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater
December 2005
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
Joint ICE/CIWEM Conference 2005
Infrastructure Asset Maintenance and Management
Early 2005, London
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
World Wetlands Day Conference
1st and 2nd February, 2006, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Water Framework Directive – Monitoring and Reporting
February 2006, London
Sponsors to date: MWH
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Energy and Wastewater Treatment
February 2006
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
A Flood Management Directive?
Spring 2006, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Wastewater Treatment at Coastal Sites
March 2006
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: ciwem@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 0113 242 4200
CIWEM’s Wastewater Management Panel met in June, and discussed a range of forthcoming conferences, including the 2005 CIWEM National Conference, the 10th European Biosolids & Biowastes Conference. They also began planning conferences on Endocrine Active Substances, and Energy Saving Strategies in Water and Wastewater Treatment. The panel discussed the content of their forthcoming special edition of Water and Environment Magazine, which will be published in October 2005.
The Air Panel met later in the month, and also considered the range of articles that will feature in it’s second special edition of Water and Environment Magazine (November 2005). There was a discussion of the recent conference, developed by the panel, on Air Quality and Health, which had been a success and well received by delegates. It was agreed that there should be a follow-up conference next year. Panel members also discussed the possibility of contributing towards a Metropolitan Branch conference next year on climate change, and held a discussion about nuclear power as a future energy option.
5. CIWEM Global Environment Yearbook
The CIWEM Global Environment Yearbook has been renamed and relaunched for 2006. Focusing on the issues that will affect the water and environment sector, it is a vital guide to important international issues. It will be published in January 2006 and presented in an easily accessed, user-friendly style, including a must have environmental buyers guide and A-Z directory listing.
For further details regarding advertising, please contact Andrew Robinson Tel: 0870 3000 690, email: andrewr@leadmedia.co.uk or visit: www.ciwempublications.co.uk
6. Scientists and Engineers Needed as Assessors for City and Guilds of London Institute
CIWEM in partnership with City & Guilds of London Institute, (C&G) is now able to offer a pathway to membership and registration with the Science Council as Chartered Scientist, and Chartered Engineer with ECuk via the C&G Senior Awards. This route is designed specifically for those scientists and engineers who do not hold any formal qualifications but have gained their knowledge via their experiential learning.
Part of the process is the assessment of a thesis and an interview by a Panel convened by C&G. The Panel is constituted by members of Professional Bodies in addition to the C&G examining staff, and necessarily includes individuals with the same area of expertise as the applicants.
C&G are currently recruiting Assessors for this very interesting and important role for which they offer full training. If you are a scientist or an engineer who would be interested in participating in this partnership please can you contact Rosemary Butler, Director of Membership at CIWEM rbutler@ciwem.org.uk 020 7831 3110.
7. Calling all Aspiring Chartered Environmentalists!
If you are currently a Fellow or Member of CIWEM you will have been sent an application to register with the Society for the Environment as a Chartered Environmentalist, (CEnv), via the ‘grandparenting route’.
This ‘fast track’ way of becoming CEnv is time limited and the guillotine will fall at midnight on the 22nd of September 2005. If you are considering making an application but as yet haven’t done so please make sure your completed form and supporting documentation are with us by the above date. After this time you will be expected to undertake another full Professional Interview to gain the title.
If you have mislaid your form but would still like to register please go to the CIWEM website where you can download the information and application form, www.ciwem.org
Should you not be sure whether you qualify for registration and would like to discuss this with someone please make contact with the Membership Department helpdesk 020 7831 3110 or email membership@ciwem.org
8. Are You Aiming High Enough?
Have you been considering upgrading your membership for some time and wondered what you have to do and what the requirements are?
Below is a rough guide to help you with the process but if you would like to discuss your eligibility and the requirements in more depth please contact the membership helpdesk on 020 7831 3110 or email membership@ciwem.org Alternatively go to the CIWEM website www.ciwem.org/membership where full information of the requirements plus the application forms and guidance can be found.
If you don’t currently hold the qualifications required for a higher grade of membership than you have at present but still aspire to gain a higher grade of membership then why not consider the ‘Technical Report Route’, full details of which can be given by the membership helpdesk, (number and email address as shown above).
Fellow (FCIWEM): must be at least 35 years of age, have been a full Member for a continuous period of at least 5 years, held a responsible and relevant position in water and environmental management for at least 7 years.
Member (MCIWEM): must be at least 25 years of age, hold an honours degree in engineering or science or qualification of equivalent relevance and standing and have a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
Graduate: must hold an honours degree and hold or be seeking a post in full time employment in water and environmental management.
N.B. Student members are not automatically upgraded to Graduate members on completion of their course of study and need to apply for a transfer to the higher grade.
9. 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
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.org.uk/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the Foot and Mouth Disease Directive
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/fmd-directive/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 12/08/05
Department of Trade and Industry
Microgeneration strategy and low carbon buildings programme: consultation
http://www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/files/publication-1505.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 02/09/05
Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution
Royal Commission Study on the Urban Environment
http://www.rcep.org.uk/urbanenvironmentinv.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 02/08/05
Urgent Call for Reviewers
CIWEM is always on the look out for Reviewers to assist with CIWEM’s Professional Interviews. To become a Reviewer you must be an Associate, Member or Fellow with the Institution and have held that grade for 4 to 5 years.
Should you be willing to assist in this way, please contact Joanna West, email: jwest@ciwem.org for further information and the appropriate forms.
Queen’s Birthday Honours
We would like to congratulate those CIWEM members who were awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours:
Bill Alexander, Hon Fellow - CBE for services to the Water Industry (Mem No 28136)
Dr George Greener, Hon Fellow - CBE for services to Waterways (Mem No. 28404)
Dr Bernice Buckley, Fellow - MBE for services to the Environment (Mem No. 13465)
Mr Geoffrey Tute, Member - MBE for services to the Water Industry (Mem No. 10493)
Prof Gerald Noone, former Director of Sales, Marketing & Competition of Severn Trent Water received an OBE for services to Business.
National Flood Forum – Register of Flood Risk Assessors
The National Flood Forum is a small community-based organisation working to support those affected by flooding and flood risk. The Forum runs an information service which is open to anyone with a flood related enquiry.
The National Flood forum is to compile a list of suitably accredited professionals with Professional Indemnity insurance, who are qualified to undertake flood risk assessments. Should you wish to register with the Forum, please contact Gill Holland, tel: 01299 403055, email: gill.holland@floodforum.org.uk
Are you drinking enough water?
WaterAid’s new Drink More Water campaign encourages you to enjoy the health benefits of drinking enough water and raises awareness of the daily struggle faced by 1.1 billion people who do not have access to clean water in the developing world.
Their Drink More Water website brings together lots of information about the benefits of drinking water into one fun and easy to follow format. Features include a personal hydration calculator, an interactive human body showing the impact of dehydration, plus tips and tools to get you drinking your recommended 6-8 glasses per day. Find out more at www.wateraid.org/drinkwater.
CIWEM One-Day Workshops
There are still places left on the 'Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review' workshop, Tuesday 25th October 2005. Places are also available on the 'How to be a CIWEM Mentor' workshop, Tuesday 15th November 2005. For further details please visit www.ciwem.org.uk/education/.
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
12. Truth and Lies About the Global Water Crisis
Come and see Dame Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop discuss the issues of global water poverty, WaterAid and her book “Troubled Water”. This high profile event will be held on 27th July at the University of Reading from 7pm onwards.
Dame Anita Roddick is a supporter of WaterAid and recently published her book “Troubled Water”, an examination of the global water crisis and the role played by the international water industry. The evening is hosted by the Environment Agency and sponsored by Thames Water, with all proceeds going to WaterAid.
The evening will include presentations from Anita and Stephen Turner, Head of Planning and Development at WaterAid. This will be followed by a question and answer session with a panel of experts comprising Dame Anita Roddick, Stephen Turner, Richard Aylard (External Affairs Director at RWE Thames Water) and Chris Birks (Environment Agency Thames Regional Director). The evening will conclude with a book signing, wine and canapé reception and a raffle.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Come along and join the debate about one of the most important issues of our time.
Tickets are priced £12.50 (£10 NUS concession) and are available from:
WaterAid, Swift House, Frimley Business Park, Camberley, GU16 7SQ.
Please make cheques payable to WaterAid, include a return address for the tickets and let us know how many you would like. For more information please contact wateraid@environment-agency.gov.uk
13. Economist Conferences’ 16th Annual Water industry Conference
October 13th 2005 ▪ The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London
Meeting tomorrow’s challenges
This year looks set to be an eventful one for the water industry. Companies will be implementing their investment programmes as agreed during PR04, and the need for effective business plans will be essential in seeing them through the coming years. As it becomes harder to maintain the efficiency gains of the past without compromising performance how will the industry find ways to grow and increase profitability?
These will be just some of the questions debated at Economist Conferences’ water industry conference. Now in its 16th year, this established annual event has become a key forum for senior executives in the water industry.
Early booking offer:
Register and pay by credit card before July 29th 2005 and receive a £100 discount.
Team Offer:
Register two or more delegates simultaneously for only £680.00 VAT per person
To register, email your details to ritabeidas@economist.com or visit www.economistconference.com to book online.
14. Practical Environmental Management (PEM) Plus Course, London
Both Groundwork West London and Groundwork Kent Thames-Side are to run a new joint PEM Plus training programme in October/November.
Preliminary dates are as follows:
Day 1 6 October
Day 2 13 October
Day 3 20 October
Site Visits 24 October - 4 November
Day 4 10 November
Day 5 16 November
Exam 24 November
The training will take place at Lambeth North, very close to Waterloo, and will cost £950 + Vat per delegate. This cost includes the CIWEM Environmental Partner membership fee.
For further information about the courses please contact Bekir Andrews, Groundwork West London, email: bekir.andrews@groundwork.org.uk. Details of the PEM programme may be found at http://www.ciwem.org.uk/education/management/index.asp
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
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Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, England, WC1N 2EB
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