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| Organisations
responsibilities that relate to groundwater |
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Environment Agency
The leading public body for protecting
and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Activities range from influencing Government policy
and regulating major industries nationally, through
to day-to-day monitoring and clean up operations
at a local level. |
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Scottish
Environment Protection Agency
Responsible for the protection of the Scottish environment
including the water environment and have a duty
to control discharges to surface water, tidal water
to a three mile limit and groundwater |
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Environment And Heritage Service, Northern
Ireland
An agency within the Department of the Environment
Northern Ireland which takes the lead in advising
on, and implementing, the Government’s environmental
policy and strategy. It aims to conserve, protect
and, where possible, improve the aquatic environment. |
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Joint
Nature Conservation Committee
UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national
and international conservation work on behalf of
the three country nature conservation agencies English
Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside
Council for Wales. |
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Natural England
Formed by bringing together English Nature, the landscape, access and recreation elements of the Countryside Agency and the environmental land management functions of the Rural Development Service.
Natural England aims to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promoting access, recreation and public well-being, and contributing to the way natural resources are managed.
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Scottish
Natural Heritage
Its task is to secure the conservation and enhancement
of Scotland's natural heritage - the wildlife, the
habitats and the landscapes. |
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Countryside
Council for Wales
The Government's statutory adviser on sustaining
natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for
outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters.
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Department
for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Responsible for all aspects of water policy in England,
including water supply and resources, water quality,
flood management, the water industry and water conservation.
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The
Scottish Executive
The devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible
for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to
the people of Scotland, including health, education,
justice, rural affairs and transport. |
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National Assembly for Wales
Within its powers, the Assembly develops and implements
policies which reflect the particular needs of
the people of Wales. |
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OFWAT
(The Office of Water Services)
Responsible for making sure that the regulated water
and sewerage companies in England and Wales give
a good-quality, efficient service at a fair price.
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Water
Industry Commissioner for Scotland
The economic and customer service regulator of Scottish
Water. |
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Drinking
Water Inspectorate (DWI)
Regulates public water supplies in England and Wales.
They are responsible for assessing the quality of
drinking water in England and Wales, taking enforcement
action if standards are not being met, and appropriate
action when water is unfit for human consumption.
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European
Commission : Environment/ Water pages
This site provides further information on the different
pieces of water legislation (and related policies)
in the European Community including the Water Framework
Directive, Nitrates Directive and Drinking Water
Directive. |
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WaterUK
Water UK represents UK water and wastewater service
suppliers at national and European level. Provides
links to all water companies |
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| Groundwater
research: funders, coordinators, institutes and
universities |
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UK
Water Industry Research Ltd (UKWIR)
Provides a framework by which the UK water industry
procures research on major ‘one-voice’
issues affecting its business. Its members are the
Water Companies Association, the Scottish Water
Authorities and the DoE Northern Ireland Water Service.
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The
Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental
Research
Identifies and manages environmental research on
behalf of its members - the Scottish Environment
Protection Agency, Environment and Heritage Service,
the Scottish Executive, Scottish Natural Heritage,
the Forestry Commission and other stakeholders.
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The
Foundation for Water Research
An independent, not for profit organisation, having
charitable status that shares and disseminates knowledge
about water, wastewater and research into related
environmental issues. |
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Natural
Environment Research Council
Provides, through its individual centre surveys
(BAS, BGS, CEH and POL), independent research and
training in the environmental sciences, aiming to
gather and apply knowledge, improve understanding
and predict the behaviour of the natural environment
and its resources. |
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British
Geological Survey
The Groundwater Systems and Water Quality Programme
of the British Geological Survey undertake both
core survey research and commissioned hydrogeological
investigations. |
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Centre
for Ecology and Hydrology
CEH is the UK centre of excellence for research
in the terrestrial and freshwater environmental
sciences. |
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University of Birmingham, School of Geography, Earth & Environmental
Sciences |
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University
of East Anglia: School of Environmental Sciences |
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University
College London: Department of Geological Sciences |
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The
University of Reading: (formerly PRIS) |
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Imperial
College London: Environmental and Water Resource Engineering |
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Groundwater Protection and Restoration
Group
Catchment Science Centre |
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University
of Newcastle: School of Civil Engineering and Geoscience |
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Lancaster
University: Department of Environmental Science
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University
of Leeds: School of Earth Sciences |
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Queen’s
University, Belfast: School of Civil Engineering,
Environmental Engineering Research Centre |
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Cardiff University: School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
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HYDRA
HYDRA is the HYDrosciences Research Association for strategic multi-disciplinary research in water science, policy and management. Membership comprises water science research groups in SE England. It's main objective is to undertake strategic research through collaboration between member organisations, policy makers and industry. |
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| Professional
representative bodies |
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The
Geological Society
The aim of the Geological Society’s Hydrogeology
Group is to advance the study and practice of hydrogeology
by holding meetings and encouraging education and
research. |
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International
Association of Hydrogeologists
A scientific and educational organisation whose
aims are to promote research into and understanding
of the proper management and protection of groundwater
for the common good throughout the world. |
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The
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental
Management
An independent multi-disciplinary 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. |
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British
Hydrological Society
The Society aims to promote interest and scholarship
in scientific and applied aspects of hydrology and
to foster the involvement of its members in national
and international activities. |
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| Other
useful links |
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Water
Watch
Provides monthly reports on hydrological and
hydrogeological conditions throughout the
UK. |
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Sustainable
Development Commission
The Government's independent advisory body
on sustainable development. |
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UK
Adapt
An initiative of ADAS, UKWIR and Water UK.
A resource for researchers and funders to
make everyone aware of projects that contribute
to understanding of managing catchments to
decrease diffuse pollution from agriculture.
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The
Soil and Groundwater Technology Association
A non-profit making association of member
organisations drawn from UK companies which
aims to actively address technical challenges
associated with the management of landholdings
which are potentially contaminated. |
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Water
Aid
An international NGO dedicated exclusively
to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation
and hygiene education to the world's poorest
people. |
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Watermark
The site contains the latest industry news,
advice and benchmarking information for water
consumption across the public sector. |
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British
Water
Represents the collective interests of the
British water and wastewater industry at home
and overseas. |
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Environmental
Data Services
An independent publisher with a range of on-line
products for environmental consultants and
managers, policy makers, regulators, lawyers,
campaigners and lobbyists worldwide, including
the ENDS report. |
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The
Well Drillers Association
The Well Drillers Association was first formed
some 65 years ago and acts as a forum for
interested parties in the design and construction
of water wells and boreholes. Provides a list
of companies who can drill water supply boreholes,
maintain wells and install pumps. |
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British
Drilling Association
Aim to improve efficiency in the drilling
industry. |
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The
Wildlife Trusts
The UK's leading conservation charity exclusively
dedicated to wildlife. |
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National
Ground Water Assocation
US-based organisation which aims to enhance
the skills and credibility of all groundwater
professionals, develop and exchange industry
knowledge and promote the ground water industry
and understanding of ground water resources.
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Earthworks
Worldwide careers in hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources and related subjects. |
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Contamlinks
Contamlinks is an information portal for everyone involved with Contaminated Land and Brownfield redevelopment: landowners, developers, regulators, consultants, lawyers and the public. |
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Igrac
The International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre is a Dutch-based, UNESCO and WMO initiatiative which aims to contribute to the assessment of the global groundwater resources to encourage and enhance the conjunctive and sustainable utilisation of both groundwater and surface water and elucidate the impact of groundwater on other ecosystems of the Earth. |
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Groundwater Modellers' Forum
The Groundwater Modellers' Forum provides an opportunity for the UK groundwater modelling community to:
exchange experience and knowledge on practical and scientific issues;
explore methods and agree best practice on groundwater modelling;
forge links with academia;
and make recommendations on best practice and future R&D work.
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The Water Guide
Provides information about the UK water industry and the companies operating within it. |
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