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The Water Framework Directive Information Centre has been established at the Foundation for Water Research and is a central source of information about the Directive.

It helps a wide range of interested parties understand what the Directive involves and raises awareness of how it will lead to an even cleaner and healthier water environment.

The objective is to complement the activities of the key organisations, such as government and the environmental regulators, who are closely involved in the implementation of the Directive.

Background

The Water Framework Directive is currently being implemented in the UK and across the EU. It has as its main aim the management and improvement of the water environment. A key requirement of the Directive (Article 14 – Public Information and Consultation) encourages the active involvement of interested parties in the implementation of the Directive.

Interested parties include those organisations which have the necessary powers and procedures and can deliver components of a river basin management strategy; those individuals and organisations who make use of, and have an impact on, the water environment; and those who might benefit from improvements to the water environment.

What does the Information Centre do?

The Information Centre is a central source of information about the Directive. It helps a wide range of interested parties understand what the Directive involves and raises awareness of how it will lead to an even cleaner and healthier water environment. The objective is to complement the activities of the key organisations, such as government and the environmental regulators, which are closely involved in the implementation of the Directive.

Some of the activities that the Information Centre is involved with include:

• Providing easy-to-understand explanations of the Water Framework Directive and water management issues through its website (http://www.euwfd.com)
• Providing information at the national level to support the implementation of the Directive via its website, newsletters, leaflets and displays
• Providing links through its website to important sources of information and advice
• Encouraging involvement in local environmental issues associated with the Directive
• Bringing groups together to address issues of concern
• Providing information for schools, colleges and universities to help in understanding the challenges of water management
• Facilitating training related to particular water management issues to support the implementation of the Directive.

What is the Foundation for Water Research?

The Foundation for Water Research is an independent charity dedicated to education and information exchange. It was founded in 1989 and its mission is to advance the education of the public in science, engineering and management of water through specialist forums, reviews of current knowledge, publishing and information support.

(http://www.fwr.org)

Please contact Neil Tytler for more information:

The Water Framework Directive – Information Centre,
Foundation for Water Research,
Allen House, The Listons,
Liston Road, Marlow,
Buckinghamshire SL7 1FD, UK.

Tel.:+44(0)1628 891589
Fax.:+44(0)1628 472711

Email: euwfd@fwr.org.uk