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Why has the background on the maps changed (2019)?Due to changes to the contract associated with the supply of the background mapping to SEPA, we now have a different background on display. This change took place in December 2018. There are no significant changes to what is displayed, and the mapping presented ha
Developing our flooding knowledge
We are continually working to develop and improve our knowledge on flood risk and flooding impacts and to identify new technologies to better support our flooding work.
We are continually working to develop and improve our knowledge on flood risk and flooding impacts and to identify new technologies to better support our flooding work.
As the strategic flood risk management authority in Scotland we are continually working to develop and improve our knowledge of the sources and impacts of flooding. We have developed a knowledge base of methods, guidance and summaries that may be useful to responsible authorities, academic projects and consultants delivering flood risk management projects, which can be accessed below.
National Flo
Low carbon non-renewable generation and resource recovery
Information regarding the different types of non-renewable energy sources and our role in regulating them.
Information regarding the different types of non-renewable energy sources and our role in regulating them.
We have a direct role in regulating low carbon non-renewable technologies, including the storage and use of radioactive substances and the accumulation and disposal of radioactive wastes.
We also have remit to consider and mitigate the potential environmental effects of these technologies. This is through, for example, environmental monitoring, acting as a statutory consultee for environmental imp
Aquaculture Regulatory
The role of regulation in aquacultire and the process for applying for a licence to operate a fish farm.
The role of regulation in aquacultire and the process for applying for a licence to operate a fish farm.
Emamectin Benzoate position
The below statement sets out our interim position on the environmental standards that we will apply when assessing new applications to discharge or increase volumes of in-feed sea lice medicine containing emamectin benzoate.
We have requested that the UK Technical Advisory Group (UKTAG) consider all the available scientific evidence and make recommendations to Scottish
Improving urban waters
Our vision is for towns and cities to use nature-based, blue-green solutions to absorb and safely convey rainwater.
This will:
help strengthen their resilience to the intense downpours they face under climate change
minimise the risk of polluting sewage spills by keeping rainwater out of sewers
create fantastic places for people to live and work
Urban wastewaters
Over the past 20 years, SEPA has
Soil
Scotland’s soils are an important natural resource providing a wide range of benefits for people, the environment and the economy. It is essential to protect soils to ensure they are able to continue to provide these benefits for future generations.
Why are soils important?
Soils are a vital natural resource as they carry out a wide range of essential functions, such as growing food and timber, co
Planning for biodiversity
Biodiversity is a key element that needs to be considered in many planning systems.
River basin management planning (RBMP)
Through RBMP we work with our partners to identify, prioritise and deliver biodiversity enhancement and protection of the water environment. The Land Use Strategy and the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy call for a more integrated approach to land and water management across who
Burning on-farm waste
Information on the ban to end on-farm burning of waste and information to support land managers in how to progress alternatives.
Information on the ban to end on-farm burning of waste and information to support land managers in how to progress alternatives.
Every day SEPA works to protect and enhance Scotland's environment and from 1 January 2019 we will strictly enforce the requirements of waste legislation, bringing an end to the practice of burning most types of agricultural waste on farms, including farm plastics. Compliance with this is non-negotiable.
Ending the exemption follows extensive engagement between SEPA, Scottish Government, Zero Wast
Environmental Sites
Information on the ban to end on-farm burning of waste and information to support land managers in how to progress alternatives.
Information on the ban to end on-farm burning of waste and information to support land managers in how to progress alternatives.
Environmental Sites
Sites with an environmental designation that could potentially be affected by flooding (e.g. Sites of Special Scientific Interest or Special Areas of Conservation). This information is only available for Potentially Vulnerable Areas....
The Water Environment Fund
Information regading the Water Environment Fund, including how to apply and the assessment process.
Information regading the Water Environment Fund, including how to apply and the assessment process.
Rivers are a vital part of our landscape and a great asset to Scotland. They provide wildlife corridors, opportunities for recreation and wellbeing and resources for farming, drinking water, beverage production and hydroelectricity.
Like many of our natural resources our rivers are under pressure and in places, damaged. This includes straightened and embanked channels which ar