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  • The use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to automate manual methods of extracting site and catchment features to aid the interpretation of fish survey data for salmonid management.

  • The use of pattern recognition to match gas chromatogram traces of fuel oils to classify oil type with the possibility of obtaining a successful prosecution of the polluter was investigated.

  • Research in to the factors affecting coarse fish recruitment.

  • The fish counters operated by the Environment Agency were examined as there had been no consistent protocols used and there was an unacceptable variety in the methods of operation.

  • A solar-powered actuator was installed to operate the vertical lock gate at Titchmarsh Lock on the River Nene.

  • This project investigates the current population and spawning status of shad and to develop species monitoring and management plans.

  • The report investigates the possibility of managing landfill sites to produce a rapid and permanent reduction of leachate ammonia.

  • This report supports the Environment Agency's National Trout and Grayling Fisheries Strategy and its associated stocking policy.

  • Research on the adaptation of standard gauging structures to aid the migration of fish.

  • Guidance is given on the design of landfill lining components to ensure performance of the barrier system during the design life of the facility

  • This report relates to the flow measurement and water quality data collection programme implemented at the M4/Brinkworth Brook site.

  • The report proposes an approach to the preparation of health criteria values, Soil Guideline Values and other supporting guidance for health risk assessment of hydrocarbons in soil.

  • This report presents information on the current situation of agricultural waste management, including drivers for change, waste management options and barriers and recommendations for a UK strategy.

  • The most common causes of fishing vessel accidents between 1992 and 2000.

  • This document contains the following information: Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals Great Britain 2001.

  • Documents work carried out in modifying the MODFLOW groundwater modelling code.

  • Aquatic macroinvertebrate fauna and habitat quality of river corridors were surveyed to provide information on the status of freshwater habitats and to determine change by comparison with earlier studies.

  • A study to understand how social issues amplify or attenuate the feeling of risk or harm.

  • An alternative indicator based on hydrological and particularly extreme event data is considered more appropriate to analyse patterns of flood behaviour over time.

  • An assessment has been made of current and future technology for the detection and enumeration of microbial faecal indicators in environmental waters.