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A full list of RBMP publications. This page provides a full list of RBMP data sources. Water environment hub The tool provides information on current condition and future targets for rivers, lochs, coastal waters and groundwaters. Classification information The most detailed and up to date classification information for all parameters is available in our water classification hub. This has maps of all results, along wit

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

An introduction to our river basin planning work. River basin management planning (RBMP) protects and improves Scotland’s water environment for the benefit of people, wildlife and the economy. Much of the water environment in Scotland is in good condition. However, there are still significant problems affecting water quality, physical condition, water resources, and the migration of wild fish. The River Basin Management Plans 

What is an elevated building? A building where structures such as pillars or stilts are used to raise it above the expected flood water level. The ground below the building remains at risk of flooding and allows for the free flow of water. Context for this position statement This position statement constitutes part of ‘relevant SEPA advice’ as referred to in criterion a) iv of the National Plannin

A list of publications relating to river basin planning in Scotland and the Solway Tweed. River basin management planning publications This page provides a full list of RBMP publications listed in order from the most recent to the earliest work. Date Publication 2024 Statement of consultation opportunities during development of the next River Basin Management Plan for Scotland. 2024 River Basin Management Planning in the Solway Tweed, Statement of Consultation Steps.