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Today (1 September), the First Minister introduced the new Scottish Government Programme for Government, which includes the intention to create a single overarching environment body for Scotland taking on the responsibilities of some existing public bodies, including SEPA.

Scotland has entered autumn with two areas at Significant Water Scarcity, as prolonged rainfall deficits continue to affect river flows.

Recent rainfall has not been enough to reverse the impact of months of dry conditions on parts of Scotland’s east coast, with four areas now at Significant Water Scarcity.

An ambitious partnership project to restore the Back Burn to its more natural state in Glenrothes and Markinch has been recognised by a prestigious award scheme – just as the restoration work has been completed.

The effects of Scotland’s dry spring and summer are continuing to impact eastern Scotland, with four further areas days away from reaching the highest water scarcity level, potentially bringing the total at Significant Scarcity to eight.

A new approach to assessing the environmental impact of Scotland's marine fish farms has been developed, enabling a quicker understanding of impacts and supporting faster, evidence-based decision-making.