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Rachael Connerton, Water Resources Policy Advisor

Understand the regulatory perspective on water management and efficiency for business sustainability. Learn about licensing, resource development, demand management, and funding opportunities. Work together towards a water-efficient future.

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Rachael Connerton, Water Resources Policy Advisor

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  1. Darren SmithSenior Environmental Planning Officer (Water Resources) The Boathouse, Wisbech 30 November 2010 Rachael Connerton, Water Resources Policy Advisor

  2. Water efficiency - a regulatory perspective“Good for business, good for the environment” The Boathouse, Wisbech 30 November 2010 Rachael Connerton, Water Resources Policy Advisor

  3. A bit about me…… • University of Southampton Environmental Engineering (1994) Irrigation Engineering (1996) • Irrigation Management • 11 years with the Environment Agency • Work with schools and businesses • Liaise with Anglian Water • “fascinated by water management”

  4. Regulatory Perspective • Regulating abstraction of water – licences • CAMS • Time limited licences: presumption of renewal subject to 3 tests - 1. environmental sustainability 2. continued justification of need 3. efficient use of water

  5. efficient use of water • “The right amount of water in the right place at the right time”

  6. An example……a local business • Abstraction licensing issue • An opportunity • “Are you measuring………” • Management of a resource • Recognition…… Good for business, good for the environment

  7. Do you value water? • Is water critical to your business? • Where does your water come from? • Is your water supply secure? • Do you know how much water you use? • Do you manage your water resource? • Do you need more water?

  8. More water? Regulatory Perspective Demand Management • Use what you have more efficiently • Work with others – juggle resources Resource Development • New resources/licences? • CAMS – Summer……. • Storage? Winter, High flow periods • Rainwater harvesting?

  9. Regulator/Advisor • Publications & Events

  10. Publications

  11. Events…….

  12. Funds…water resource management

  13. Funding - RDPE Green Business Club Funds for water?!!!

  14. Strategic documents……….useful

  15. Water Resources Strategy • “By working together we can make sure that there is enough water for people and the environment whatever the future brings”

  16. www.fhc2020.co.uk/fhc/cms/ Commitments & recognition……….

  17. Insert page re. new flood warning plans etc

  18. Contacts……… • Your local Environment Officer • Your local Area Environmental Planning Team • Customer services 08708 506 506 (Mon - Fri 8-6) • Website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk • Incident hotline 0800 80 70 60 • Floodline 0845 988 1188 • Darren Smith 01522 785851 Thank you! - any questions?

  19. Darren SmithSenior Environmental Planning Officer (Water Resources) The Boathouse, Wisbech 30 November 2010 Rachael Connerton, Water Resources Policy Advisor

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