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Media Releases : 2022

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Water environment under stress as parts of Fife reach Significant Scarcity

05 August 2022

Parts of Fife have now reached the highest level for water scarcity, as below average rainfall in the east of Scotland continues to cause stress on the environment.

Mobile air pollution exhibit on display in Edinburgh

01 August 2022

A mobile exhibit, highlighting the science and issues around air pollution and air quality, is on display in Edinburgh this summer.

SEPA warns water scarcity risk set to reach ‘Significant’ level

29 July 2022

Businesses are being asked to reduce water use as nearly all of east and south Scotland sees impacts of water scarcity. Mid and north Fife are expected to reach Significant Scarcity in the next week and the Tweed catchment in the Borders is Moderate Scarcity. SEPA may have to impose restrictions on abstractions.

Water Scarcity risk increases across Scotland

22 July 2022

Following a week of hot and dry weather, many parts of Scotland remain at an increased risk of water scarcity in the latest situation report published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Salmon returns to river after 100 years

22 July 2022

Salmon have returned to the Garrell Burn in Kilsyth for the first time in 100 years, as a result of a river restoration project by the council and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Water scarcity risk increases in 11 more areas across Scotland

15 July 2022

Eleven more areas in Scotland are at an increased risk of water scarcity in the latest situation report published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

SEPA warns water scarcity risk unlikely to improve

08 July 2022

In the latest water scarcity report published by SEPA, the River Ythan catchment in Aberdeenshire joins the Firth of Tay in Moderate Scarcity level due to very dry ground conditions and low river levels.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency announces Nicole Paterson as next Chief Executive

07 July 2022

Nicole Paterson, who joins SEPA in October, is an award-winning local government Chief Officer, with nearly thirty-years’ experience across five local authorities, consultancy, and environmental non-executive roles; leading operational, regulatory and strategic environmental services.

How SEPA innovators are helping Scotland adapt with climate change

04 July 2022

The Scottish Flood Forecast is the biggest change to SEPA's flood warning service since 2011 and will help communities respond to more frequent floods as a result of climate change.

£2.7m investment to transform derelict Barrhead land and reduce flood risk

04 July 2022

SEPA is working closely with East Renfrewshire Council, through the Water Environment Fund (WEF), to improve the Levern Water and return it to a more natural river channel.

Finalists announced for VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards

01 July 2022

A record number of entrants for the 2022 awards have been narrowed down to 45 finalists – from across a range of industries including food and drink, construction and life sciences. They will all be considered for one or more categories ahead of the award ceremony later this year.

Water scarcity risk increased in Firth of Tay area

01 July 2022

The Firth of Tay area has now reached Moderate Scarcity, the second highest risk level, in the latest water scarcity situation report from SEPA.

Further water scarcity alerts issued

24 June 2022

In the latest report published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Wick and Thurso join eastern parts the country, where Alert level has been reached. Parts of Dumfries and Galloway have been raised to Early Warning Level.

Water scarcity situation deteriorates in east of Scotland

17 June 2022

In the latest report published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Borders joins parts of Aberdeenshire, Tayside, Fife and the Lothians, where Alert level has been reached.

Air quality in focus for next generations on Clean Air Day 2022

16 June 2022

Schools, businesses, local authorities and other organisations across Scotland, and beyond, are taking part in Clean Air Day – a national air quality campaign. Now in its sixth year, Clean Air Day’s theme is ‘Air pollution impacts our health from our first breath to our last’.

New Tidal Flood model for the Clyde published

13 June 2022

This collaboration between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Glasgow City Council will inform management of flood risk on the Clyde, and replaces the River Clyde Flood Management Strategy model.

New data tool launched to help researchers understand the effects human medicines have on Scotland’s environment

13 June 2022

A new data visualisation tool to help to help researchers better understand the effects medicines have on Scotland’s environment has been launched by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on behalf of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP).

Water scarcity alert extended in east of Scotland

10 June 2022

More parts of Scotland have reached Alert level for water scarcity in the latest report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Man sentenced to 11 months imprisonment for large-scale fly-tipping in Glasgow

08 June 2022

Declan Clarke originally pleaded guilty, after being accused of dumping more than 51 tonnes of tyres and household waste at a number of sites across Glasgow.

2022 is key year for Dhoon Bay as bathing water season begins

06 June 2022

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is collaborating with partners to improve water quality at Dhoon Bay as the 2022 bathing water season begins.

SEPA issues first water scarcity alert of 2022

02 June 2022

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published its first water scarcity alert of the year with business operators and farmers in the Firth of Tay area urged to efficiently manage their water use.

Scots get back to the beach as summer season opens

01 June 2022

Scotland’s bathing water season begins today (1 June) ready to welcome locals, international and domestic visitors to 87 locations around the country, playing a vital role in helping Scotland’s tourism industry recover after limited travel over the last few years.

SEPA reveals how businesses are taking action to avoid water scarcity this Water Saving Week

27 May 2022

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is highlighting how businesses are playing their part to protect Scotland’s water environment as part of Water Saving Week 2022.

SEPA seeks feedback on new three-day flood forecast

12 May 2022

The three-day Scottish Flood Forecast is the biggest change to our flood warning service since it began in 2011 and will provide more advance notice to at-risk communities and businesses.

SEPA looks to the future as Annual Operating Plan sets out priorities for regulation, climate resilience and recovery

12 May 2022

The plan supports Scotland’s transition to Net Zero and continued adaption to a post-EU policy environment. It prioritises regulatory focus on permitting, compliance checking, tackling non-compliance and illegal activities, environmental monitoring and beyond compliance opportunities.

Scotland has highest number of bathing waters ever – as two new locations designated for 2022

10 May 2022

Lower Largo in Fife and Barassie in Ayrshire are now Scottish designated bathing waters following a decision by Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Mairi McAllan MSP. This brings the total number of bathing waters in Scotland to 87, the highest number on record.

Ayrshire coast boost as Minister announces new designated bathing water at Barassie

10 May 2022

Barassie beach in Ayrshire is now one of Scotland's designated bathing waters following a decision by Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Mairi McAllan MSP. Lower Largo in Fife has also been newly designated as a bathing water in 2022, bringing the total number to 87.

Fife coast boost as Minister announces new designated bathing water at Lower Largo

10 May 2022

Lower Largo beach in Fife is now one of Scotland's designated bathing waters following a decision by Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Mairi McAllan MSP. Barassie in Ayrshire has also been newly designated as a bathing water in 2022, bringing the total number to 87.

Wardie Bay is not designated as bathing water – but SEPA will carry out water quality sampling during 2022 season

10 May 2022

Wardie Bay in Edinburgh has not been designated as one of Scotland's designated bathing waters following a decision by Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Mairi McAllan MSP.

River Almond not designated as bathing water for 2022 - but water quality improvement plans ongoing

10 May 2022

Almondell in West Lothian has not been designated as one of Scotland's bathing waters following a decision by Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Mairi McAllan MSP.

Tayside and Aberdeenshire businesses warned of low water levels

06 May 2022

Parts of Tayside and Aberdeenshire have reached early warning level in the latest water scarcity report published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Waste criminals targeted in North East week of action

28 April 2022

Local officers and specialist enforcement officers from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) joined colleagues from Police Scotland, Aberdeenshire Council Trading Standards, Aberdeen City Council Trading Standards, Moray Council Trading Standards and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in Operation Protector, designed to target criminals involved in illegal waste activity.

SEPA issues first water scarcity warning of 2022 season

28 April 2022

Parts of Scotland have reached early warning stage in the first water scarcity report published by SEPA this year.

Final call for Scotland’s green businesses to enter VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards

14 April 2022

Scottish businesses championing environmental practice and products have until April 29 to apply to showcase their eco-excellence to be in with a chance of securing a prestigious VIBES Scottish Environment Business Award.

Franceska van Dijk announced as new Deputy Chair of SEPA Board

13 April 2022

Franceska brings a wealth of experience in sustainability and has been appointed to the Board until the end of her term on 31 December 2023.

SEPA’s flood messaging system to be extended to include multiple hazard warnings

08 April 2022

The new Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service (FFIMS) will involve an initial phase of developments over the next year, including dynamic and location-based alerts and new digital communications.

Innovative partnership offers route to a greener dram

07 April 2022

Residues from distilleries and breweries can be added to sewage sludge processed at Aberdeen’s Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works for the first time.

2020 emissions data shows impact of COVID-19 on Scottish industry

31 March 2022

The latest data reveals greenhouse gas emissions from SEPA regulated industrial sites fell by 6% between 2019 and 2020.

Communities to receive funds for environment improvements following Longannet ash incident

28 March 2022

Communities affected by dust emissions from an incident involving Valleyfield Ash Lagoons at the former Longannet Power Station in 2017 will benefit from £100,000 of funds which are available for environmental projects in their local areas.

First phase of improvements at Lyne Burn completed

25 March 2022

Fife Council, in partnership with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have completed the restoration of a section of the Lyne Burn in Dunfermline.

Businesses across Scotland urged to prepare for water scarcity this summer

22 March 2022

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is working with businesses across Scotland to help them prepare for a potential lack of water this summer.

SEPA asks waste sector to respond to storage and treatment of healthcare waste consultation

09 March 2022

All those who collect, transport, store treat and dispose of healthcare waste are being encouraged to respond to a consultation on its storage and treatment from Scotland’s environmental regulator.

Healthcare waste producers encouraged to respond to storage and treatment consultation

09 March 2022

Hospitals, dentists, care homes, veterinary practices, pharmacies, needle exchange facilities and other producers of healthcare waste are being encouraged to respond to a consultation on its storage and treatment from Scotland’s environmental regulator.

Search on for Scotland’s top green businesses as entries open for VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards

02 March 2022

Entries are now open for VIBES - Scottish Environment Business Awards, and companies across Scotland of all sizes with a green ethos that have demonstrated significant business benefits from good environmental practice are being encouraged to enter.

Ayrshire residents urged to sign up for flood warnings

01 March 2022

More than 1,300 households are being encouraged to sign up for notifications from the Ayr and Annick Flood Warning schemes.

Scottish business environmental compliance over 90% for fifth year in a row in latest data recovered and published by SEPA

18 February 2022

Scottish business environmental compliance was over 90% for the fifth year in a row in the latest data recovered and published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after the agency’s December 2020 cyber-attack.