Data and reports
SEPA holds a large range of data arising from its monitoring of
the environment as well as operator returned data. Some of this
data is presented here.
If you do not find what you are looking for on this page you can
search for datasets using the Government's Information Asset
Register (IAR
), which lists data holdings by
all government bodies, including SEPA.
The State of Scotland's Environment Report 2006 considers the
overall condition of Scotland's natural environment:
We also collect data to support our work in the following
areas:
Our Research
Strategy 2008–2012 defines our aims, needs and interests in
research and development. We define 'research' as the discovery of
fundamental new knowledge and understanding and 'development' as
the process by which new knowledge and understanding is applied.
This strategy provides an overview of the principles we will apply
in fulfilling those aims, and focuses on the key themes and
priorities that will influence our research activity over the next
four years.
The Research Strategy includes tables of research
priorities that are available as online 'wikis', to encourage
a debate and dialogue as too the direction and focus of our
research. You may be aware of research that would inform some of
our priorities, or feel that we have missed an important aspect.
Please feel free to comment at www.sepa.org.uk/wiki