USEFUL LINKS

NB. The sites linked below will open in a new browser window. The site descriptions in quotes are taken from the parent websites but may be paraphrased slightly to suit the context here.

If you contact any of the organisations below, please mention the Waterways Science Group and refer them to http://www.waterways-science.org.uk/

British Waterways
"British Waterways is the organisation responsible for maintaining 2,000 miles (3,220km) of the inland waterway network today so that people can use it for a wide range of leisure and commercial activities.
The main British Waterways' website, explains who they are and what they do. For more detailed information on the waterways themselves, and the many ways you can enjoy them, visit the leisure website www.waterscape.com ."

Broads Authority
"The Broads Authority was set up in 1989 to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Broads, promote the enjoyment of the Broads and protect the interests of navigation."

Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH)
"The UK’s Centre of Excellence for research in the terrestrial and freshwater environmental sciences."

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs "Defra was created in June 2001 * to drive forward the Government's programmes on the environment, food and rural affairs. We work for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Our remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns. Therefore, Defra:

Department for Transport
"The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment."

English Heritage
"English Heritage exists to look after our historic environment for future generations to enjoy."

English Nature
"English Nature champions the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places in England. (They) are a Government agency set up by the Environment Protection Act 1990 and are funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs." and include the Life in UK Rivers website

Environment Agency
"We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It's our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world." Sir John Harman, Chairman.

Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
"The purpose of IEEM is to advance the science, practice and professionalism of ecology, environmental management and sustainable development."

Landscape.co.uk
"If you are interested in landscape design, garden design, landscape architecture and the wider environment then this website is for you." The Landscape Design Trust mission is to foster understanding and awareness of the landscape for the benefit of the environment and the community.

Natural Environment Research Council
"To promote and support, by any means, high quality basic, strategic and applied research, survey, long-term environmental monitoring and related postgraduate training in terrestrial, marine and freshwater biology and Earth, atmospheric, hydrological, oceanographic and polar sciences and Earth observation"

Rothampstead Research Station
"A world leading scientific research establishment making significant contributions, nationally and internationally to the sustainable management of agricultural land and the environment through innovations that lead to sustainable products and practices reducing reliance on non-renewable inputs." The station includes a Plant and Invertebrate Ecology division which has a speciality Centre for Aquatic Plant Management .

The Waterways Trust
"Our vision is of the UK waterway network revitalised, valued, supported and enjoyed by all sections of the community."

Friday, May 07, 2004