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Conserving and protecting the world’s natural resources is vital. For Scotland to become a resilient, resource efficient economy, we must cut waste production, keep materials circulating for as long as possible, prevent the harms from waste management and tackle waste crime. SEPA’s waste to resources framework sets out how we work to deliver these goals, in line with our Sector Planning approach a

The majority of dams will require an authorisation from SEPA under "The Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2011 (CAR). This authorisation number will start CAR/.../... If you don't have a CAR authorisation for your dam, then you should contact your local SEPA team to discuss this. You can find more advice on impoundments and water resources authorisations on our Enviro

Forms and information Reservoir (Scotland) Act 2011 blank registration form All new reservoirs, and any reservoirs regulated under the Reservoirs Act 1975 are required to be registered with SEPA. To register your reservoir with SEPA please use the registration form. Ceasing to be a reservoir manager If you cease to be the manager of a registered controlled reservoir, you are required to notify us