Record number of Excellent Bathing Waters in Scotland for 2025
In 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications....
OEP launches investigation into lawfulness of government guidance on water pollution from agriculture
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into the government’s Statutory Guidance on applying the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW).
These regulations...
Celebrating innovation at the 25th VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards
The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards recognised the innovative and sustainable practices of businesses at its 25th anniversary event, held this week.
Led by the...
Island management company given £600 penalty for Loch Broom silt pollution
Summer Isles Enterprises Limited, based in Wiltshire, has been served a Fixed Monetary Penalty (FMP) by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after the...
Scotland’s environmental regulator serves a Fixed Monetary Penalty for unauthorised discharge into South Lanarkshire river
B.H.C. Limited, based in Enniskillen, has been served a Fixed Monetary Penalty (FMP) by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after the regulator found...
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’,...
Biggest improvements for salmon and sea trout in Galloway Dee in almost 100 years
Following a successful trial to improve fish migration combining an industrial dam and modern hydropower, work is now underway to make those changes a...
Environmental Standards Scotland says Scotland’s soils should be protected in law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.
A report published by ESS, The Risks to...
Wave buoy data boosts flood forecasting and community resilience
As climate change continues to increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, experts say wave data is key to protecting Scotland’s coastal...
SEPA strengthens commitment to equality with new Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based Violence Policy
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has developed a new Domestic Abuse and Gender-Based Violence Policy, the latest in a series of progressive people...
Scottish Environment Protection Agency seeks views on proposed changes to how environmental activities are regulated in Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is seeking views on proposed changes to how environmental activities are regulated in Scotland.
Earlier this year, SEPA consulted...
Water scarcity risk rises in East of Scotland despite unsettled weather
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is urging businesses to stay vigilant and ensure water supplies are managed sustainably as water scarcity Alerts are...
SEPA confirms naturally occurring seaweed not sewage present on Scottish beach
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has identified the presence of seaweed on Havoc beach near Dumbarton following reports of a suspected sewage incident.
Staff...
River Leven restoration work moves into next phase
A key phase of improvements to the River Leven flowing through the heart of Levenmouth is about to get under way.
Following successful work on...
Check the weather, check the water urges SEPA, as Scotland’s bathing waters season begins
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is encouraging visitors to "check the weather, check the water” via SEPA’s bathing waters website before heading to...
Brand boosting Scotland’s sustainable businesses as awards deadline looms
Being recognised for sustainability is great for Scottish business. That’s the message from Scotland’s environment watchdog SEPA, as the deadline for the SEPA and...
Harmless pollen deposits identified on coastlines around Scotland
The mystery of a paint-like substance spotted by members of the public on coastlines around Scotland has been solved by scientists from the Scottish...
SEPA sets out action plan for next 12 months
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published its 2024-25 Annual Operating Plan, detailing how the organisation will protect and improve Scotland’s environment over...
SEPA publishes priorities for next three years
Scotland’s principal environment regulator has published a new Corporate Plan setting out how they will protect and improve Scotland’s environment over the next three...
SEPA launches consultation on review of areas most at risk of flooding across Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is consulting on a review of Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) to protect communities from future impacts of flooding,...
Wet winter doesn’t negate need for water scarcity plans, says SEPA
Despite Scotland experiencing a very wet autumn and winter, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has reminded abstractors that they still need to plan...
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