Flooding resources
News releases
30 October 2026
Lisa Tennant selected as preferred Environment Agency Chair candidate
29 October 2026
According to the latest Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE-31) report published today (29th October), radioactivity in food, water and the wider environment continues to remain well below public health limits.
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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.
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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.