Scotland SEPA News

Scotland SEPA Flooding Outlook - Storm Chandra

SEPA has issued a flooding outlook for Monday, January 26, 2026, due to Storm Chandra. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, snow, and high winds to Scotland, potentially causing surface water flooding, travel disruption, and minor impacts to low-lying areas.

Rosyth River Habitat Restoration Funding Secured

SEPA and Fife Council have committed a total of £320,000 to the Rosyth River Restoration project, funding the next three phases of design work for the Whinny and Brankholm Burns. The project aims to restore degraded freshwater habitats to benefit local ecology and community wellbeing.

SEPA: Fish Barrier Removal Restores River Habitat

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has completed the removal of a redundant weir on the Halter Burn, restoring 1.6km of upstream river habitat. This project, funded by SEPA's Water Environment Fund, aims to boost populations of endangered fish species and enhance river resilience.

SEPA Investigates Ongoing Oil Pollution in River Dochart

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) continues to investigate an ongoing diesel pollution incident in the River Dochart near Killin. SEPA is overseeing containment efforts by specialist contractors and analyzing water and ecology samples to determine the full environmental impact. The agency is working with Police Scotland to gather evidence for potential enforcement action.

Sausage firm fined for polluting North Lanarkshire burn

Devro (Scotland) Limited has been fined £48,000 plus a £3,600 victim surcharge for discharging untreated industrial effluent into the Bothlin Burn, harming the local environment. The company pled guilty to carrying out a controlled activity without authorization from SEPA, following an investigation into pollution complaints.