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ART E-Newsletter Association of River Trusts
e- newsletter 18, March 2010

    This quarterly e-newsletter of the Association of Rivers Trusts (ART) has been created, to serve the Rivers Trust movement and provide a medium for the circulation and free exchange of knowledge and information. This issue includes information on new projects, workshop and training courses:

  • Living North Sea Project - ART is to be lead partner of the project, which brings together 15 partners from 7 countries in the North Sea Region to address the problems facing sea trout, eel and other migratory fish.
  • The WATER Project (Wetted Land: the Assessment, Techniques and Economics of Restoration) - Led by Westcountry Rivers Trust, the project is part funded by the EU Interreg IVA France (Channel) England programme and will identify and “sell” the benefits of permanently protecting wetted land within a river catchment to those who stand to gain financially from such changes.
  • Additional Defra Funding Boost for River Improvement Projects - The Environment Agency has provided guidance on the priorities within the three Water Framework Directive related work packages.
  • PINPOINT – Information on a series of free training courses designed to help Rivers Trusts tackle diffuse pollution in their catchments.

    • (http://www.associationofriverstrusts.org.uk/news/newsletter/)

     

Chemicals Regulation Directorate (Pesticides) Newsletter
Issue 25, 22 April 2010

  • A twice-monthly free email newsletter which details all the latest CRD (pesticides) news (that relating to work previously done by PSD on pesticide regulation) and updates to the CRD website. Subscription to the e-newsletter is free.

    • (http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/home.asp)

     

Danube Watch
Issue 1, 2010, 16 pages

  • Danube Watch is the official magazine of ICPDR, the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. Danube Watch enhances regional cooperation and information sharing on sustainable water management and environmental protection in the Danube River Basin. It reports on current issues affecting the Danube Basin, and on action taken to deal with challenges in the river basin. This issue reports on the Ministerial Meeting on 16 February 2010 where ministers from all Danube countries approved the Danube River Basin Management Plan. Other articles include Ecotoxicology – science contributes to water management issues, Encouraging young people to dive in to water management, The Drava River – a flowing controversy and The future of water – consequences of climate change in Central Europe.

    • (http://www.icpdr.org/icpdr-pages/danube_watch.htm)

     

EMWIS Flash
No. 79, April 2010

  • Euro-Mediterranean Information System on the know-how in the Water Sector. The Headlines report that the IV Euro-Mediterranean Ministerial Conference on Water, 13 April 2010 in Barcelona ended in failure. Talks aimed at adopting a long-term strategy for water in the Mediterranean failed last 13 April in Barcelona. Although an agreement was reached on technical aspects of the Strategy, this document could not be adopted because of a lack of agreement on the denomination of “Occupied Territories”. It is now up to the heads of the 43 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean to decide on the next steps. Other sections include News in brief, Publications, Call for tenders, Training and Events.

    • (http://www.emwis.net/)

 

EUCC Coastal & MarinE-News
No. 1 March 2010, 11 pages

  • EUCC Coastal & MarinE-News is the international newsletter of the Coastal and Marine Union. It includes sections on EUCC news, climate change, biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal management and research and maritime policy and spatial planning. This issue covers topics such as:  SUSTAIN: European inter-regional co-operation to strengthen coastal sustainability and Sturgeon more critically endangered than any other group of species.

    • (http://www.eucc.net/en/news/)

 

EU Environment Policy Brief
Issue 37, April 2010, 4 pages

  • This monthly DG Environment newsletter aims to inform about developments in EU environment policy. This issue reports on Commission’s launch of a campaign to raise awareness about biodiversity loss; survey shows Europeans not well informed

    • (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/news/brief/index_en.htm)

 

European Water News – renamed to WaterLink International

  • The website and its related weekly newsletter bring together information on new techniques, its implementation methods, practical experiences and best practices in water management worldwide. Subscription to the e-newsletter is free and can be arranged through the website

    • (http://www.european-waternews.com/)

 

IEMA Downloaded
Issue 55, April 2010, 8 pages

  • The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment. Regular features include details of upcoming consultations and events and details on the development in the regions. This issue reports on a new IEMA programme on climate change.

    • (http://www.iema.net/iemanews)

 

IWA – Head Office Bulletin
Issue 163, May 2010

 

LIFEnews
Issue No 4/10, April 2010

  • The newsletter LIFEnews, issued every month by LIFE Unit, DG Environment, European Commission, features information on the LIFE programme, presents successful projects and identifies events and publications linked to the programme.  As a part of the programme LIFE projects support the implementation of EU water policy.  This month’s LIFEnews focuses on the publication of the latest European Red lists of endangered species. It highlights the threats facing Europe’s butterflies, dragonflies and beetles and presents a number of LIFE projects that have been working to improve the conservation status of these species.

    • (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/news/newsletter/index.htm)

 

Metamorphosis
Issue No 57, April 2010, 12 pages

  • A quarterly newsletter of EEB, the European Environmental Bureau, the largest federation of environmental citizens’ organisation in Europe. Topics include environmental impact assessment, biodiversity loss and campaign updates. It also reviews recent reports and publications and gives information on forthcoming EEB events.

    • (http://www.eeb.org/)

 

Ourcoast News
Issue 3, March 2010, 8 pages

  • This is a newsletter produced by the OURCOAST consortium for coastal authorities, managers, decision-makers and other coastal stakeholders. OURCOAST is a three-year project commissioned by the Directorate General (DG) Environment of the European Commission to support and ensure the exchange of experiences and best practices in coastal planning and management. The newsletter is published quarterly.

    • (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/iczm/ourcoast.htm)

 

Science for Environment Policy
DG Environment News Alert Service

  • Special Issue, Issue 19, February 2010, 8 pages – Coastal Management
    This weekly service from the European Commission, brings the latest environmental policy-relevant research findings news in ‘easy to read’ format direct to your email inbox. The free service is designed specifically for policy-makers throughout Europe and includes monthly thematic issues focusing in depth on research findings in key policy areas.

    • (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/index_en.htm)

 

SEPA View
Issue 46, Spring 2010

  • SEPA View is SEPA’s (Scottish Environment Agency) quarterly magazine, covering SEPA-related issues as well as the environment at large. This issue looks at what SEPA and their partner organisations are doing for Scotland’s waters, and how hydropower developers will benefit from new guidance and advice.

    • (http://www.sepa.org.uk/about_us/publications/sepa_view.aspx)

 

The View, from Water UK
29 April 2010

  • Monthly Newsletters sent by email and available on the Water UK website, commenting on current issues and topical reports on key speeches. In this issue the topics include: Appeals on emergency discharges, Election promises for water efficiency and  No indication of risk from ash

    • (http://www.water.org.uk/home/news/newsletters)

 

UKWIR News
Issue 54, April 2010, 4 pages  
 

  • UKWIR facilitates collaborative research for UK water operators.  The latest News issue reports on several workshops and current UKWIR projects, including the following:
  • Impact of Urban Creep on Sewerage Systems. The increase in impermeable surfaces in urban areas will impact on design of future sewerage systems.
  • Sustaining phosphorus - Global mineral sources of phosphorous (P) are becoming depleted and costs are rising substantially. Good management practice is required to protect watercourses from phosphorus run-off and sensible policies are required to efficiently utilise phosphorus stored in soils to meet crop needs.
  • Targeting water efficiency. From next April water companies will be subject to water efficient targets set by Ofwat. The UKWIR project Cost Benefit of Baseline Water Efficient Activities has been undertaken so that a common robust method can be used when completing water saving figures in the June Return to Ofwat.

    • (http://www.ukwir.org/site/web/content/home)

     

UNESCO Water Portal Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Issue 231, 4 May 2010  

Water Demand Management Bulletin
Issue 100, April 2010, 1 pages

  • A free bi-monthly newsletter for Water Demand Manage-ment produced by the Environment Agency.  It provides news and analysis on UK and international demand management and water conservation issues. This issue include items on Southern Water’s seasonal tariff, Ofwat water efficiency guidance and the Water Resources Strategy Action Plan, published by the Environment Agency.

    • (http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/103450.aspx)

     

Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health, WSH
Newsletter N°119, 7 May 2010

 

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