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£12.5 million for projects that benefit nature.

SEWAGE spilled directly into Scotland’s rivers, lochs and seas at least 12,000 times last year, new figures reveal – but the true figure is likely much higher.  Data obtained via a freedom of information request shows that there were 12,238 ‘overflow events’ from Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTWs) and Sewage Pumping Stations (SPS) reported by Scottish Water in 2020. This means sewage is discharged directly into Scotland’s waters, including habitats for rare and important species and others used by swimmers, surfers and anglers. Scottish Water says it is necessary at time...

Howden Rock Ramp project at River Almond is praised by environmental experts Howden Rock Ramp project that encourages fish migration is highly commended at awards ceremony Councillor for the Environment, Tom Conn said the project is a fantastic example of organisations coming together Join thousands of others and get the latest West Lothian Courier news and sport sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations fo...