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| Autumn short courses in Hydrogeology at University of Sheffield |
| Two short courses on offer this autumn:
* Hydrogeology: 28 Sept - 1 Oct
* Fate and transport of pollutants in groundwater: 9-12 November. |
| Item added on - 23rd August 2010 |
| PhD opportunity - Coping with uncertainty in climate change adaptation - Cranfield University & H R Wallingford Ltd |
| The project will look at methods for analyzing, interpreting and using probabilistic climate change data for planning water management adaptations in the UK. The studentship starts on the 1st September so please contact Keith Weatherhead (k.weatherhead@cranfield.ac.uk) for more info as soon as possible |
| Item added on - 23rd August 2010 |
| EPSRC/Industry funded PhD at Cranfield University |
| There is an EPSRC/Industry funded PhD opportunity for a UK student (or an EU student who has lived in the UK for the past 3 years) to develop modelling approaches to risk-based catchment management. The successful candidate will need to be registered by 1st September 2010 - although actual start date is flexible. If interested please send CV and a covering letter to Professor Sue White sue.white@cranfield.ac.uk as soon as possible, and by 25th August at the latest. See attachment for more info.
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| Item added on - 18th August 2010 |
| Flood and Water Management Act 2010 - Update |
| Richard Benyon the Environment Minister announced a £2million boost in funding to help local authorities deal with flood risk assessments as part of a package of measures to help prevent and manage future flooding. The additional funding will help local authorities identify areas where there is a significantly high risk of flooding and where maps and action plans for flooding are required. |
| Item added on - 16th August 2010 |
| New Freshwater Msc Programme from Queen Mary, University of London |
| New MSc in Integrated Management of Freshwater Environments at Queen Mary, University of London, starting in September 2010. This programme is available full time or part time over either two or three years. In addition, the following modules are offered as short courses which extend over 2 weeks: Biogeochemistry: Carbon, Nutrients and Pollutants in Aquatic Systems (commences 7 Mar 2011). Catchment Hydrology: Managing Water Resources & Hydrological Extremes (commences 11 Jan 2011). Hydrogeomorphology: River and Floodplain Appraisal and Management (commences 14 Feb 2011). |
| Item added on - 5th July 2010 |
| EU LIFE+ 2010 Funding Call |
| Up to €20million is up for grabs to support the UK deliver environmental projects of which River Restoration projects could be eligible. Please click on the link for a briefing note for applicants detailing the three funding strands. Deadline for submission of proposals is 1st September 2010. |
| Item added on - 5th July 2010 |
| ECRR Newsletter |
| UK RRC Conference 2010; Latest News; Agenda; About ECRR; Policy and Regulations and Literature. |
| Item added on - 26th May 2010 |
| NERC studentships available: MSc Hydrology and Climate Change at Newcastle University |
| NERC studentships are available to support places on the MSc course in Hydrology and Climate Change at Newcastle University, for the academic year 2010/11. Formal application can be made online and applicants are also asked to contact Dr James Bathurst directly (j.c.bathurst@ncl.ac.uk). |
| Item added on - 26th May 2010 |
| Be Plant Wise Campaign |
| Defra and the Scottish government are calling on Britains gardeners to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic plants. The Be Plant Wise campaign highlights five of the worst offending plants wreaking havoc on wildlife and waterways. Natural Environment Minister Huw Irranca-Davies launched the new public campaign with the support of gardener, Charlie Dimmock, from the banks of the River Wandle, in London, which is choked with floating pennywort. Follow the link to find out more and learn how to spot and manage invasive aquatic plants. |
| Item added on - 17th March 2010 |
| Policy: Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) to be established along England’s coast |
| Representatives are being recruited in your area, and IFCAs will replace the existing Sea Fisheries Committees from April 2011. They will promote healthy seas, champion sustainable fisheries, and boost viable industry by managing inshore fisheries resources out to six nautical miles. Members will need to give up one day per month and be able to give objective and honest advice to benefit the region. The deadline for applications is 14th April 2010. |
| Item added on - 17th March 2010 |
| Msc Courses: University of Southampton |
| The flyer describes new Masters programmes in hydromorphology at the University of Southampton. Please note that scholarships are available for overseas students and that the course is delivered flexibly. Contact Professor Stephen Darby for more information (S.E.Darby@soton.ac.uk). |
| Item added on - 17th March 2010 |
| Announcement: LRAP scoops prestigious RTPI planning award |
| The London Rivers Action Plan (LRAP) hosted by the RRC, has been awarded the Climate Change award winner at the recent Royal Town Planner Institute planning awards ceremony in London. The initiative was commended building on the success of existing Thames river basin management plans and green infrastructural initiatives. Special thanks go to the Project partners, Rob & Rhoda Burns of Drawing Attention and Roger Dawkins of Decent Group for their involvement. |
| Item added on - 17th February 2010 |
| The Conservation and Management of Rivers: 20 Years On - 6th to 9th September 2010 |
| Location: University of York |
| The 2010 conference provides an opportunity both to share experience in a look back over the last 20 years, and to use the lessons of the past to look 20 years into the future. |
| For more information: RiversConference2010@jncc.gov.uk |
| Restoring a lowland river workshop - 7th September 2010 |
| Location: Hungerford, West Berkshire |
| An event as part of Flora Locales South East England summer workshop series. Fees are £100 per person per event. |
| For more information: mailto:info@floralocale.org |
| IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition - 19th to 24th September 2010 |
| Location: Montreal, Canada |
| The International Water Association World Water Congress and Exhibition will bring together water professionals to advance a common global goal of sustainable water management. This scientific and technical programme will cover water treatment, wastewater treatment, design and operation of water systems, managing and planning water services, health and the environment and the political importance of water rights. |
| International Conference on Water in Mountains: EUROPE-INBO 2010 - 22nd to 24th September 2010 |
| Location: Megeve, France |
| The event will focus on the implementation of the Framework Directive (WFD) in the National and Transboundary River Basin Districts. Special attention will be paid to the characteristics of hydrological and ecological regions and water bodies in European mountains, basin heads, and to the specific measures, that should be considered for adapting to the effects of climate change on the hydrology of large European Rivers. |
| For more information: nbo@wanadoo.fr |
| Ecosystem Services - Valuing Water and the Environment in Practice - 22nd September 2010 - 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Location: Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London |
| Will explore emerging lessons from the recent water planning cycle (PR09 & WFD) on the use of economic decision support tools and to consider this in the light of the emerging practice from projects using ecosystem services. |
| For more information: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk |
| The Rushing Rivers Institute - MesoHABSIM - 28th September to 1st October 2010 |
| Location: Conference and Recreation Center EKWOS in Grebiszew, 37 km east of Warsaw |
| A practical course in instream flow setting and fish habitat simulation technique MesoHABSIM. |
| For more information: contact@rushingrivers.org |
| Hydrology Conference - "The Changing Physical and Social Environment: Hydrologic Impacts and Feedbacks" - 11th to 13th October 2010 |
| Location: San Diego, USA |
| This major international conference will target the developing interdisciplinary science themes in the interface between hydrology and other scientific disciplines, including climate change, biology, chemistry and social sciences. These subjects are of particular relevance as population increases and a changing climate bring new pressures on hydrological systems around the world. The Conference Program includes a Keynote Lecture and presentations from acclaimed invited speakers from around the world. |
| Changing Times - Changing Tides - 14th October 2010 - 9am – 4pm |
| Location: Royal Geographical Society, South Kensington |
| The election of a new UK Government and current European and Government legislation, such as the Marine and Coastal Access Act and the Water Framework Directive has an impact that concerns us all. At a local level several projects already in construction, or planned for the near future, will have a significant effect on the Thames Estuary. |
| For more information: tep@thamesweb.com |
| Integrated Water Management Conference - 21st October 2010 - 9am to 4.30pm |
| Location: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London |
| Aims to explore and debate integrated water management and what it has to offer the water sector facing a range of policy challenges. The programme and booking form is available online. |
| For more information: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk |
| Biodiversity Beyond 2010: Missed Targets, New Opportunities - 2nd to 4th November 2010 |
| Location: Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland |
| IEEM Annual Conference 2010 |
| For more information: nickjackson@ieem.net |
| River Corridors in the Urban Environment - Developing a Vision for the Future - 18th November 2010 - 9:00 - 16:00 |
| Location: The Showroom Cinema, Sheffield City Centre |
| Aims to reflect on important changes that have occurred in relation to urban river corridors looking at the range of future measures that will be required to meet existing and future requirements posed by development, regeneration, climate change and well-being agendas to further enhance the urban water environment. |
| For more information: j.a.chambers@shef.ac.uk |
| HydroEco 2011: Ecosystems, Groundwater and Surface Water - Pressures and Options - 2nd to 5th May 2011 |
| Location: Vienna, Austria |
| The broad goals of the conference are to improve the understanding of Hydrology and Ecology and to improve the technical basis for policy decisions (including WFD implementation) regarding the management and use of resources in these environments. Abstract submission deadline is 14 September 2010. |
| For more information: hydroeco2011@interconvention.at |