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Update on the implementation of the first plans

This update covers the progress of implementing the first phase of the river restoration plan in pilot catchments, focusing on scoping opportunities for delivering measures. The next phases involve local engagement for detailed design discussions and preparations for implementation until March 2016. Additional updates and the published restoration plan can be found on the SEPA website. The report also includes updates on diffuse pollution from rural sources, upcoming events, and staffing changes related to the Water Environment Fund and local measures in the Outer Hebrides.

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Update on the implementation of the first plans

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  1. Update on the implementation of the first plans • Pilot catchments & the restoration plan • Priority catchments • WEF • Local measures

  2. 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 published; http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/river_basin_planning.aspx

  3. Diffuse Pollution (rural)

  4. 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

  5. Water Environment Fund • New unit manager – Rachel Harding-Hill Dingwall • Recruited 3.5 specialists and a technical administrator • Update will be coming soon…

  6. Outer Hebrides local measures update

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