Heavy rain overnight has led to flooding in parts of Scotland, including in Dundee, as seen here.... | BBC Scotland News

Are you braving the cold this week for a walk or a wander? Your reports help us to tackle pollution and protect our environment. If you spot something that doesn't look right while you're out, you can report pollution events via our online portal. Take photos of what you see, and note the time and your location. Upload these details at sepa.org.uk/report | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Is it pollution? No, it's pollen! This week a mystery yellow paint-like substance has been spotted along the coastline. Our monitoring and ecology teams confirmed it is pollen from conifer and spruce trees, a natural and harmless environmental event. Read more in our latest press release - https://beta.sepa.scot/news/2024/harmless-pollen-deposits-identified-on-coastlines-around-scotland/ | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

This year marks 10 years of the Water Environment Fund. Focusing on projects which provide the greatest benefit to Scotland’s rivers and neighbouring communities, SEPA is responsible for the fund on behalf of the Scottish Government. To do this, SEPA: • Directly commissions the removal or easement of redundant weirs by SEPA procurement of options appraisals, designs and groundworks; • Contributes towards a partnership with Local Authorities for the restoration of urban rivers and surrounding gre