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  • Are you doing your bit? - Government publicity campagn to encourage everyone to make small lifestyle changes to help the environment. News, leaflets, facts, suggestions, contacts, links.
  • 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.
  • Drinking Water Inspectorate - Provides information on research, regulations and water testing protocols.
  • 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.
  • 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 research work.
  • Pesticides Safety Directorate - Administers the regulation of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, food storage and home garden pesticides. Provides advice for consumers and agricultural users on pesticide safety issues and regulations.
  • Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution - Advises on environmental issues and provides a brief summary of previous reports.
  • Royal Parks Agency - Responsible for administering and maintaining London's ten Royal Parks. Provides information about the parks, their amenities and forthcoming events and activities.
  • 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.
  • Sustainable Development in Government - Measures Government performance on national environmental standards and provides information on the activities within Government to improve the contribution that all Departments make to sustainable development.
  • 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 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.
  • Search our Wiki for Government Environment - Find more information about this subject by clicking here

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