Scotland
Home to around 4.8 million people, the Scotland river basin
district covers around 113,920 km² of land and water from Shetland
in the north to Glasgow, Ayr and Edinburgh in the south. As well as
supporting important habitats and wildlife, the district also
supports a range of economic activities, including agriculture,
aquaculture, whisky manufacture, tourism and industrial
sectors.
Overall, the Scotland district has fewer environmental problems
than most others in the UK, however, there are significant issues
around the larger centres of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The river basin
management plan will ensure the protection, improvement and
sustainable use of the water environment for future
generations.
The plan will be delivered by a network of eight Area Advisory
Groups (AAGs), each of which is overseen and co-ordinated by a
National Advisory Group (NAG).
National Advisory Group
(NAG)
The role of this group is to:
- oversee the river basin management planning process in
Scotland;
- contribute to the preparation of the River Basin Management
Plan;
- coordinate the work of AAGs.
Area Advisory Groups
(AAGs)
These include representatives from:
- the main responsible authorities
- those providing water management measures (deliverers)
- organisations/activities causing pressures and impacts within
the water environment
Every AAG has an area forum with a wide and open membership
including the public, responsible authorities and interested
organisations. Forums provide opportunities for active involvement,
consultation and presentation of information at key stages in the
river basin planning process.
The general public can get involved through their local advisory
forum, and by signing up for e-alerts.
To find out more about river basin planning in your area, follow
these links: