WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE IN SCOTLAND (WFD)
The Water Framework Directive was introduced in 2000 to establish systems to manage the water environment, and was transposed into Scots Law in 2003.
Scotland has a reputation for having a high quality water environment. Our rivers, lochs, estuaries and seas attract visitors from all round the world. They are key to our welfare, providing resources for water supply and hydropower generation. They are also very important for our economy, supporting successful industries such as salmon farming, shellfish farming, tourism and distilleries. We need to manage these resources sustainably for the benefit of future generations.