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Lower Tweed reaches Significant Water Scarcity despite autumn rainfall
08 October 2026
The Lower Tweed has reached Significant Water Scarcity, as prolonged dry conditions continue to affect rivers across eastern Scotland despite recent rainfall.
Highland quarry company served £32,100 penalty for unauthorised waste disposal
07 October 2026
A Highland company has been served with a monetary penalty of more than £32,000 after a Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) investigation found a former pond had been progressively filled with waste without any environmental authorisation in place.
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As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, and strategic flood risk management authority, we’re on the front line of global action to tackle our climate and nature emergencies.
We’re a non-departmental public body committed to delivering a high-quality public service. We:
ensure businesses and industry are aware of, and comply with, environmental regulation
warn and inform the Scottish people of environmental incidents
provide guidance on environmental issues
lead local and national level scientific studies and research.