Links
AggRegain
Established by WRAP ( the Waste & Resources Action Programme), this website provides a source of information on the use of recycled and secondary aggregates.
Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund
The Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF) uses funding from Defra's Aggregates Levy for research projects to reduce the environmental impacts of aggregate extraction.
British Aggregates Association
The representative body for Britain's independent quarry companies. The site contains information on their objectives, the aggregates tax, environmental consultations, and press releases.
British Geological Survey
The BGS undertakes a wide variety of activites within the geoscience community. BGS staff expertise has been used extensively on projects throughout the UK and the rest of the world. The Web site contains many resources. MineralsUK is a subsection within the BGS site.
British Marine Aggregate Producers Association
BMAPA is the trade association for Britain's marine-dredged sand and gravel industry. The Web site provides information on regulations, resources, uses, production, general information and current issues related to the industry.
Cefas
Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is an internationally renowned aquatic scientific research and consultancy centre. They provide research, advisory, consultancy, monitoring and training services to a large number of clients worldwide, to conserve and enhance the aquatic environment, and promote sustainable management of our natural resources.
Central Dredging Association (CEDA)
CEDA, an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, professional society, aims to provide such a forum for all those involved with any kind of activity related to dredging and who live or work in Europe, Africa or the Middle-East.
Construction Industry Research and Information Association
CIRIA is a UK based research association concerned with improving the performance of all involved with construction and the environment.
DCLG (Planning)
Department for Communities and Local Government, which took over responsibility for planning matters when the ODPM closed. Planning policy, guidance, research and publications information.
Department for Communities and Local Government
The DCLG was formed in May 2006 when the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) was closed. DCLG has taken responsibility for policy on housing, planning, devolution, regional and local government and the fire service.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Defra is a Government agency, which includes sub-departments concerned with environmental protection and sustainable development.
Department of Trade and Industry
One of the DTI's central objectives is to make the most of the UK's science, engineering and technology skills and resources.
DredgingGuidance
Marine Aggregate Extraction Website: Approaching Good Practice in Environmental Impact Assessment.
English Heritage
This organisation plays a crucial role in ensuring that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for.
English Nature
The Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and geology throughout England.
Environment Agency
The main public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. The Web site includes publications, regional information, education and specific areas such as waste, land quality, water management and conservation.
European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG)
EMSAGG was established in 1998, and provides the marine aggregate industry with the opportunity to discuss the issues affecting this sector.
Goodquarry
Open-access website concerned with minimising the environmental effects of quarries and surface mineral workings
Industrial Minerals Association of Europe
The association representing industrial minerals producers across Europe. The Web site contains dowlnloadable fact sheets on the nature and usage of Europe's minerals
International Council for Exploration of the Seas
ICES is the organisation that coordinates and promotes marine research in the North Atlantic.
International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
Specialised United Nations Agency encouraging safe, secure and efficient shipping on cleaner oceans. IMO promotes co-operation between governments and the shipping industry to improve maritime safety and prevent marine pollution.
Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
The JNCC is the UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the four country nature conservation agencies: Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside, the Countryside Council for Wales, Natural England and Scottish Natural Heritage.
Marine Sand and Gravel Information Service (MAGIS)
Electronic market and central focal point for information and data on the marine sand and gravel, dredging and concrete industries.
Minerals Industry Research Organisation (MIRO)
MIRO is a leading international collaborative research and technological development (RTD) facilitator and provider of project management services to the minerals and related industries.
MineralsUK
This is the section within the British Geological Survey Web site which deals with minerals.
National Assembly for Wales
The National Assembly for Wales consists of 60 Members elected throughout Wales. The Assembly has delegated many of its powers to the First Minister, who leads the Welsh Assembly Government.
National Biodiversity Network
The NBN is a project to build the UK's first network of biodiversity information.
Natural England
Natural England was formed in 2006 by bringing together English Nature, the landscape, access and recreation elements of the Countryside Agency and the environmental land management functions of the Rural Development Service.
OSPAR Commission
The 1992 OSPAR Convention is the current instrument guiding international cooperation on the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. It combined and up-dated the 1972 Oslo Convention on dumping waste at sea and the 1974 Paris Convention on land-based sources of marine pollution. The work under the convention is managed by the OSPAR Commission, which applies the ecosystem approach to the management of human activities.
Quarry Products Association (QPA)
Excellent overview of the quarrying industry in the UK. Includes quarry images, mineral uses, environmental issues, education resources and more.
Royal Haskoning Maritime
International company providing a range of consultancy and engineering services for maritime developments.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
A varied site containing general information, education, science, policy and advice, and regional information.
Scottish Executive
The devolved government for Scotland.
SEA Information Service
The site provides a gateway to the latest information on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Sustainability Appraisal (SA). It is aimed primarily at plan/programme authorities and others involved in implementing the requirements of the SEA Directive and UK Regulations.
The Crown Estate
UK organisation which owns the mineral rights to the seabed extending to the edge of the UK continental shelf.
The Wildlife Trusts
UK Conservation Charity which combines 47 regional Wildlife Trusts, dedicated to protecting all UK wildlife.
UNESCO Inter-Governmental Oceanographic Commission
United Nations
University of Leeds