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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

The latest news articles from the LFE SMART Waste project. LIFE SMART Waste project completion The LIFE SMART Waste project (2014-2020) has finally drawn to a close with the completion of its ambitious action plans to develop and demonstrate innovative ways of understanding, tackling and reducing the issue of waste crime. - Read the full news story INTERPOL publishes report on global plastic waste management INTERPOL have published a new open-source stra

On these pages you will find all the application forms you need to apply, vary, transfer and surrender permits which authorise the activities listed in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulation 2012. There are two broad categories of PPC permits: PPC Part A activities: Activities which require these permits include landfills and intensive agriculture installa

Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions All intellectual property rights are owned by SEPA or its licensors. The maps cannot be used for commercial purposes, by value added resellers or for income generating purpose. A full list of terms and conditions is available from the flood maps or by contacting flooding@sepa.org.uk.  The maps are indicative and of a strategic nature. Whilst all reasonable effor

Find information about our Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) with Stirling Council here. Our joint vision is for the Stirling City Region to live within one planet limits. The Stirling City Region will act as a beacon to all regions, cities and towns on how to achieve the needs of its people, communities and businesses, consistent with environmental excellence. This SGA aims to lead with the following outcomes: Better connecting people and their environment Making a flourishing city

SEPA regulates waste management activities in Scotland through Waste Management Licences (WMLs) and Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) permits. Lower risk activities, such as some reclamation and recycling activities, are exempt from full waste management licensing, but must still be registered with SEPA. Further information on SEPA’s regulatory role is available from our waste regulation page

Variations A permit holder can apply for a variation to change the conditions of their permit. Administrative variations An administrative variation is a change to permit conditions which does not require SEPA to undertake technical assessment, for example, changing the name of a chemical, lowering a discharge limit, changing an effective date. These changes do not increase the environmental risk

Under this Agreement, Nestlé and SEPA have formed a three-year partnership to explore opportunities for environmental innovation in Scotland with Nestlé currently drawing down around 8% of Scottish dairy, processed at its factory in Girvan, South Ayrshire. The agreement will cover three main areas: Developing circular economy opportunities in food production, food waste and packaging with Scotlan

Through this Sustainable Growth Agreement, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and SEPA agree to work collaboratively to empower and champion innovative construction industry solutions that help equip the sector with the tools to confront and address the challenges of a changing climate and build environmental considerations into the heart of the construction sector decision-making cult

Our vision is that Scotland will be a global leader in tackling the effects and impacts of climate change and its associated extremes and through partnerships we will find the solutions required to secure a sustainable, prosperous future. The Sustainable Growth Agreement will demonstrate through practical solutions how to maximise environmental, social and economic opportunities to enable and help