External links

Association of Salmon Fishery Boards
Protects, preserves and develops salmon fisheries in Scotland.
Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers
Trade association for producers of mussels, scallops and oysters in Scotland.
Better River Basins (WWF)
Provides information and advice on integrated river basin management.
British Ports Association
Represents UK ports.
British Waterways
Cares for Britain's canals and rivers.
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Works to achieve the key aims set out in The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 for the Cairngorms National Park.
Coal Authority
Aims to facilitate the proper exploitation of the nation's coal resources.
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA)
The representative voice of Scottish local government.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Website of the UK government, providing information and online services for the public.
Department of Environment (Northern Ireland)
Aims to improve the quality of life for everyone in Northern Ireland.
DirectGov
Website of the UK government, providing information and online services for the public.
Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland
Provides an independent check that Scottish Water is complying with the drinking water quality regulations.
Energy Saving Scotland - Water Efficiency
For general advice and information on water efficiency within the home. Includes a water energy calculator that can calculate costs and usage of household water consumption.
Environment Agency
The environment agency for England and Wales.
EU Common Implementation Strategy
Addresses the challenges of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in a co-operative and coordinated way.
Forestry Commission
Serves as the forestry directorate of the Scottish Government, advising on and implementing forestry policy and managing the national forest estate.
Joint Nature Conservation Council (JNCC)
The statutory adviser to Government on UK and international nature conservation.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Works to achieve the key aims set out in The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 for the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
National Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS)
The purpose of NFU Scotland is to promote and protect the interests of the Scottish farming industry.
Natural England
Conserves and enhances the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The largest agency within the Department of the Environment, aims to protect, conserve and promote the natural environment and built heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Works for the conservation of wild birds.
Scottish Biodiversity Forum
An umbrella group or partnership of anyone with an interest in biodiversity.
Scottish Coastal Forum
Plays an important role in gathering information about approaches to coastal management and disseminating good practice.
Scottish Government
Responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.
Scottish Natural Heritage
Looks after Scotland's wildlife and scenery, help people to enjoy and value it, and encourage people to use it sustainably.
Scottish Parliament - Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003
The Scottish Parliament has power to pass primary legislation over a wide area of Scottish affairs, and to hold to account the devolved Scottish Administration.
Scottish Rural Property and Business Association
SRPBA represent the role and interests of those involved with rural property and businesses connected with the land.
Scottish Water
Scotland's only statutory water authority
SNIFFER
Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum For Environment Research identifies and manages environmental research on behalf of members and other stakeholders. SNIFFER aims to improve the environment of Scotland and Northern Ireland through research and forum activities which will contribute to understanding and knowledge, inform policy and disseminate best practice.
Spill Online
Information on how to react to an oil spill, what to do, and who to contact.
The Water Guide
Information about the UK water industry and the companies operating within it.
The Water Pollution Guide
Information about the sources of water pollution and how they can be treated.
WaterAid
International charity with a mission to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.
Water Framework Directive Information Centre
An independent source of information about the Water Framework Directive (WFD).
Waterwatch Scotland
Represents customers of Scottish Water.
WFD UK Technical Advisory Group (UKTAG)
Provides coordinated advice on technical aspects of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD).