Overview

There is a wide range of environmental legislation and policy that applies to drainage bodies when carrying out their functions. 

This course will provide an overview of this legislation and policy, including the legal duties relating to conservation and biodiversity, protected species, non-native species, waste management and government policy requirements.

Who should attend

This course is aimed at those working in the land drainage/flood risk management sector that require an understanding of the environmental legislation and policies that apply to them, and how these may impact upon their activities.   This includes the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards and local authorities.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will have an understanding of the environmental legislation and policies that apply to them and be able to plan and undertake their work to ensure compliance with this legislation and policy.

Topics covered

• Nature conservation and biodiversity legal duties
• Protected species legislation, survey and mitigation
• Other legislation (waste, EIA, archaeology, non-native species etc.)
• Government policy requirements
• Water Level Management Plans
• Biodiversity Action Plan

Related courses

• Water Level Management Responsibilities 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Water Level Management 
• Introduction to Water Management for Sensitive Water Environments 
• Survey for River Model

Summary

• Introductory one day course
• A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided together with a bibliography of the key references and guidance for consideration of environmental issues
• Counts as 6 CPD/CET hours

Presenter

Rachael Brady BSc MSc PGCert MIEEM