Nicole Paterson

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

The 2026 bathing water season has begun!

We’re monitoring 90 sites across Scotland, providing daily water quality predictions and real-time updates to help you make informed choices.

Find your local water: https://t.co/bCv9QZp4sC

Safety advice: https://t.co/Rb9JUCMoNI

Pictured: Achmelvich beach – rated Excellent

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Scottish Sea Farms Limited has been fined £70,000 after breaches of fluorinated greenhouse gas regulations were identified at its salmon processing facility in Lerwick, Shetland.

Read more here: https://t.co/mHA9ph4bgA

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Our Annual Operating Plan for 2026/27 sets out how we’ll deliver in the year ahead by protecting and improving Scotland’s environment, strengthening resilience to climate change, and continuing our transformation as a modern regulator.

Read the full AOP: https://t.co/IMH9zfV40W

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Last chance to have your say and inform the future direction of flood risk management in Scotland.

Flooding is a growing challenge across the country. As our climate changes, the risk of severe weather and flooding is increasing. We must act now to protect people and places.

We are developing Scotland’s Flood Risk Management Plans for 2028–2034 and we want to hear from you.

The consultation closes tomorrow on 22nd April 2026: https://t.co/ctSihmMWJD

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

From 1st April 2026, new standard conditions will apply if you’re transporting waste. These are a set of rules you must follow.

Read the latest SEPA Update to find out what this means for you and your business: https://t.co/x1JuSjTQ68

Or visit our website: https://t.co/XwDCfqnDgC

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

We’re proud to sponsor the Coasts and Waters category at this year’s Nature of Scotland Awards.

For almost 30 years, we’ve championed the health of Scotland’s rivers, lochs, wetlands and seas. We’ve driven pioneering science, shaped effective regulation and built strong partnerships with communities, conservation groups and industry.

Sponsoring this award reflects our continued commitment to protecting these environments that shape Scotland’s identity, support biodiversity, and strengthen our resilience for the future.

Find out more about the awards: https://t.co/qg2WpyU0Mr

#NatureofScotlandAwards

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

If you or your business transports waste, there are regulatory changes you need to be aware of. From 1st April 2026, new standard conditions will apply, and you’ll be required to renew your registration at least 28 days before it expires.

Find out more: https://t.co/7SAH2HhIFE

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

The Rosyth River Restoration project has secured funding for its next three phases, offering ‘huge potential’ for local ecology and community benefits.

SEPA’s Water Environment Fund has committed £270,000, and Fife Council has allocated £50,000 from the Nature Restoration Fund.

Read the full release here: https://t.co/gIXtLK6jxe

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

A project funded through our Water Environment Fund has removed a long‑abandoned weir on the Halter Burn near Kelso, reopening more than 1.6km of river for migratory fish.

With the barrier gone, endangered species can once again reach high‑quality upstream habitat. More than 300 native trees were planted to boost biodiversity and offset carbon from the works.

Read more here: https://t.co/MmdGQWRRoK

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Our Winter Water Scarcity Report shows recovery after the 2025 drought, but risks remain.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/Gx7JprZIuE

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Less than a week to go until the CIWEM webinar.

Bringing invaluable expertise in water resources and regulation, SEPA colleagues will lead this session examining how the 2025 drought was evaluated and managed, and what this means for the upcoming water scarcity season.

Register now: https://t.co/rBQKEOVdLp

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

We have reached an important regulatory milestone for businesses involved in water and industrial activities across Scotland.

Find out more by reading last week's SEPA Update (Business Edition). Receive the newsletter straight to your inbox by signing up on our website: https://t.co/QnBUG9XBpH

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Update – Friday 27th February

SEPA continues to focus on fully determining the environmental impact of this pollution incident by analysing water samples taken this week. Remediation contractors engaged by the site operator remain on site and their work is ongoing to clean up diesel from the surrounding area.

We expect pockets of oil may continue to get washed downstream for some time and have been in contact with abstractors to keep them informed. We continue to engage with all relevant partners as our investigation into the pollution incident moves forward.

For more information on the situation, please see our latest statement: https://t.co/23A1S7LhiC

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Update – Wednesday 25th February

SEPA maintains a daily presence on site in Killin to monitor the containment and clean-up works being undertaken.

Containment methods in the form of booms and absorbent materials, which have been in place at the source of the pollution since Saturday, remain effective and we have not received any new pollution reports today.

Water samples continue to be analysed and will be used to inform our monitoring strategy for the affected areas moving forward.

For more information on the situation, please see our latest statement: https://t.co/V5yoPfcHb2

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

The regulations for transporting waste are changing.

Find out what this means for you and your business by subscribing to our newsletter or navigate to https://t.co/XwDCfqnDgC on our website.

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Update – Tuesday 24th February

SEPA officers remain in attendance on site to further assess the impacts of the pollution incident and monitor the containment and clean-up works being undertaken.

Water samples that were taken on Monday are now in the process of being analysed. Results to date, combined with survey work of the impacted land, which was today undertaken by SEPA mapping specialists, will be used to inform our monitoring strategy for the affected areas moving forward.

Our investigations into the cause of the pollution are still ongoing and we are engaging with all relevant partners including Police Scotland and Stirling Council as this progresses.

For more information on the situation, please see our latest statement: https://t.co/XRmQZIzXIe

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Update – Monday 23rd February

Investigations are continuing into the ongoing oil pollution incident within the River Dochart, near Killin.

Since the source of the pollution was identified on Friday 20th February, SEPA officers have been in attendance on site assessing impacts and have been supported by a number of specialist staff providing advice on various aspects of the response.

Water sampling was carried out this morning (Monday 23rd February) and will be followed up with further sampling throughout the week, when any impacts are more likely to have become apparent, to help determine the full impacts of the pollution.

For more information on the situation, please see our statement: https://t.co/sMHQNsk1YO

Updates will continue to be issued when available.

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Further appeal for information - you could make a crucial difference.

Two large illegal waste deposits were found in Kilmarnock and Lugar in late December.

If you saw anything unusual, captured dashcam/CCTV footage, or can provide details that support our investigation, please get in touch.

Report in confidence at https://t.co/LjKsULJDXJ or call 0800 80 70 60

Read more here: https://t.co/XNgSbLaPMx

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

Update - Sunday 22nd February

Investigations are continuing into the ongoing oil pollution incident within the River Dochart, near Killin.

This morning (Sunday 22nd February), our officers have carried out a visual inspection of the Loch Tay and River Tay and the situation has improved. The east end of Loch Tay was clear, and no impacts were evident in the River Tay from Kenmore to Aberfeldy.

For more information on the situation, please see our statement: https://t.co/sMHQNsju9g

Updates will continue to be issued when available.

[Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) @ScottishEPA]

On 1st March 2026, new rules will come into effect regarding how we all look after Scotland’s water environment. As regulations change, we want to make sure you know what to expect and how to stay compliant.

Find out more by reading this week's SEPA Update (Water Edition). Receive the newsletter straight to your inbox by signing up on our website or subscribe via LinkedIn.

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