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Priority catchments

Diffuse Pollution in the Rural Environment A programme of rural diffuse pollution work started in March 2010, to help deliver the objectives outlined in the River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) for the Scotland and Solway-Tweed river basin districts. Diffuse pollution priority catchments have been identified by SEPA as catchments failing to meet environmental standards. Each catchment has a dedic

Education & engagement

This page has information about how SEPA educates young people about flooding through schools, curriculum for excellence, theatre and presentations.

This page has information about how SEPA educates young people about flooding through schools, curriculum for excellence, theatre and presentations. Climate change is likely to increase the risk of flooding in the future. The impacts of flooding can affect everyone, our role is to help Scotland prepare for the increased risk of flooding by raising awareness through education and engagement. Education work We develop and maintain our flooding awareness activities through the Curriculum for Excellence, working in partnership to extend the reach

How we regulate

Information on how we protect and improve Scotland's environment.

Information on how we protect and improve Scotland's environment. This content is now on BETA and the page is redirected...

Monitoring

We have three categories of monitoring which have different but complementary purposes: surveillance, operational and investigative. This strategy ensures we are collecting the right information in the right place and allows us to concentrate our effort on the greatest risks to the environment.

We have three categories of monitoring which have different but complementary purposes: surveillance, operational and investigative. This strategy ensures we are collecting the right information in the right place and allows us to concentrate our effort on the greatest risks to the environment. We have many years of experience in monitoring and protecting the aquatic environment. In 2007, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduced the need for a broader, more holistic approach to monitoring and classifying Scotland’s aquatic environment. Its aim is to use data collected to protect and improve water bodies in order that they meet good ecological status, or similar objective. This moni

Scottish Flood Forecast

We have many years of experience in monitoring and protecting the aquatic environment. In 2007, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduced the need for a broader, more holistic approach to monitoring and classifying Scotland’s aquatic environment. Its aim is to use data collected to protect and improve water bodies in order that they meet good ecological status, or similar objective. This moni

Flood Map Help Pages

We have many years of experience in monitoring and protecting the aquatic environment. In 2007, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduced the need for a broader, more holistic approach to monitoring and classifying Scotland’s aquatic environment. Its aim is to use data collected to protect and improve water bodies in order that they meet good ecological status, or similar objective. This moni

BETA - Who we are

At SEPA, Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, we’re on the front line of global action to tackle our climate and nature emergencies. As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, we innovate, collaborate and drive collective action to help build a stronger, fairer and more sustainable nation.

At SEPA, Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, we’re on the front line of global action to tackle our climate and nature emergencies. As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, we innovate, collaborate and drive collective action to help build a stronger, fairer and more sustainable nation. We have many years of experience in monitoring and protecting the aquatic environment. In 2007, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduced the need for a broader, more holistic approach to monitoring and classifying Scotland’s aquatic environment. Its aim is to use data collected to protect and improve water bodies in order that they meet good ecological status, or similar objective. This moni

Guidance and advice notes

Guidance for planning authorities and SEPA Development Management Consultation Thresholds and Standing Advice Flood risk and development management Guidance Flood risk and land use vulnerability Using SEPA's flood maps to ensure new development avoids areas at flood risk Position statements Development protected by formal flood protection schemes Elevated buildings in areas of flood ris

Terms & conditions

SEPA Flood maps: Acceptance of Terms and Conditions By selecting ACCEPT you, as a member of the public or as an internal business user, agree that you have read, understood and will be bound by the Terms and Conditions provided below. If you find any of these Terms and Conditions unacceptable, you must not use the flood maps in any way and should select DECLINE. Terms and Conditions Ownership:All

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