Environment & Planning links

Please note: The following links are to external sites and are not under the control of Lewes District Council. By default, these websites will open within the same browser window. To open a new browser window, hold down the shift key (Internet Explorer) or the control key (Netscape Navigator) whilst clicking the link.

• Find out what the air pollution is like today from the UK national air quality information archive at www.airquality.co.uk/archive/index.php
• The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) is a member-based research and information organisation dedicated to improvement in the construction industry. Find out more at vwww.ciria.org.uk/
• An introduction to environmental protection can be found on the Defra website at www.defra.gov.uk/environment/index.htm
• English Heritage makes sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. See their website at www.english-heritage.org.uk/
• Natural England champions the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places in England. Find out more at www.naturalengland.org.uk/
• East Sussex Heat and Sun Project project is designed to enable everyone to obtain a grant towards loft and cavity wall insulation. Find out more at www.heatproject.co.uk/
• Visit the South Downs Online website to find out what's new, about them, visitors, education, protecting the South Downs and more at www.southdownsonline.org/
• Sussex Wildlife Trust looks after downland, woodland, wetland and heath in East and West Sussex. Visit their website at www.sussexwt.org.uk/index.htm
• The Channel Coast Observatory is the data management and regional coordination centre for the Southeast Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme. Find out more from www.channelcoast.org/
• The National Trust is a charity who protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 monuments and mills. Their website is at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
• Lewes Footpaths Group are a walking group based in Lewes that arranges a regular programme of walks, social events and holidays for members. Visit their website at www.lewesfootpathsgroup.org.uk//
• Find out how you can help conserve the planet through recycling by going to www.recycling-guide.org.uk/
• Information about the UK water industry and the companies operating within it can be found at www.water-guide.org.uk/
• For useful information about the sources of water pollution and how they can be treated go to www.water-pollution.org.uk/
• Southern Water provides water supply and wastewater treatment services across Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Find out more from their website at www.southernwater.co.uk/
• South East Water supplies water to 1.5 million people in the South East of England. Visit their website at www.southeastwater.co.uk/
• The Environment Agency are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. For more go to www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
• The Environment Agency Water Framework Directive is new European legislation which promotes a new approach to water management through river basin management. Find out more at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/wfd
• The water companies in the South of England have joined forces with the Environment Agency to help beat the drought, see www.beatthedrought.com/
• Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. Their website is at www.envirowise.gov.uk/

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