Protecting Scotland's Water Environment
The Water Environment and Water Services Act establishes
for the first time a source-to-sea planning framework for
river basin management. This is designed to help reduce
levels of pollution, and protect habitats supporting
Scotland's wildlife.
The WEWS Act implements the European Water Framework
Directive. This important legislation reinforces the
Executive's commitment to a cleaner, safer environment,
creating a strategic framework to protect our water
environment.
As a country we depend socially, culturally and
economically on the quality of our water environment. The
Act puts people at the heart of river basin management.
SEPA will be required to consult communities, businesses
and other interested parties in developing sub-basin plans
and enable them to participate actively through the River
Basin Advisory Groups.
The Water Environment and Water Services Act is good for
our communities and our environment.