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This category contains 18 sites:

• Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Multidisciplinary science programme addressing issues in the terrestrial and freshwater environments.
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - DEFRA. The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development. Formerly MAFF, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.
• Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions - The Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions is a government department responsible for many issues which affect the environment, such as roads, railways and regeneration.
• Drinking Water Inspectorate - Provides information on research, regulations and water testing protocols.
• Environment Agency of England and Wales - Regulates air and water pollution problems.
• Environment Wales - Amgylchedd Cymru - A National Assembly for Wales initiative which contributes to sustainable development by supporting and encouraging voluntary action for protecting and improving the environment.
• Greening Government - UK - Measures Government performance on national environmental standards.
• Guide to Green Transport Plans - Guide for Government departments on developing green transport plans.
• Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research - Government-funded research organisation which aims to provide the United Kingdom with an up-to-date expert assessment of natural and anthropogenic changes in global and regional climate. Site provides information on the Centre, its publications and resea
• Peatland Issues - Report of the working group on peat extraction and related matters.
• Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution - Advises on environmental issues and provides a brief summary of previous reports.
• Scottish Environment Protection Agency - Regulatory agency for waste, water, land and air in Scotland. The sites provides environmental information on regulations, guidance, publications and education.
• Sustainable Development - A better quality of life - Reports on progress by the United Kingdom as a whole towards sustainable development. Includes reporting on Headline Indicators, latest Sustainable Development news, a diary of events, useful links and discussion forum.
• Tackling Climate Change in the UK - Information on progress towards climate change targets.
• The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science. - The centre is an agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and is a scientific research and advisory centre for fisheries management and environmental protection.
• The Environmental Management Network for the Public Service Sector - Information interchange network for public sector organisations that are in the process of incorporating environmental management features into their statutory Best Value programmes. Includes news, forthcoming events and a discussion forum.
• The Freshwater Biological Association - Conducts research into freshwater science and technology.
• The Institute of Freshwater Ecology - Investigates the management of fresh waters and water/sewage treatment systems.

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