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Update on the implementation of the first plans. Pilot catchments & the restoration plan Priority catchments WEF Local measures. Pilot catchment & restoration plan. 4 pilot catchments (Esk, Dee, Glazert & Nith)
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Update on the implementation of the first plans • Pilot catchments & the restoration plan • Priority catchments • WEF • Local measures
Pilot catchment & restoration plan • 4 pilot catchments (Esk, Dee, Glazert & Nith) • Approaching the end of phase 1 – scoping the opportunities for measures delivery • Phase 2 - local engagement to discuss detailed design and preparations for implementation will be undertaken now to March 2015 • Phase 3 – April 2015 to March 2016 implementation of measures • Updates available; http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/river_basin_planning/implementing_rbmp.aspx • Restoration plan is due for publication
Diffuse pollution from rural sources • Highland sheep event 30th May • Continued liaison between land unit and ops • SEARS training days 54 RPID staff • Fisheries event – Inverness • Coming up; • further agriculture training for SEPA staff • SNH staff training North 6th Oct
Water Environment Fund • New unit manager – Rachel Harding-Hill Dingwall • Recruited 3.5 specialists and a technical administrator • Update will be coming soon…