Ditches and Dredging Part 1: What do you need to know
What can farmers do with regard to ditches and watercourses.
Ditches and Dredging – what information do land managers need?
In November 2025, SEPA moved to an environmental authorisation framework, called the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulation 2018, this now regulates water activities. But what does this mean on the ground? In this video Pete Wright, from SEPA, discusses what the regulation changes may mean for your business and what you can do.
It considered the different levels of authorisation, when you need to talk to SEPA and what help is available.
Further information:
- Watch Ditches and Dredging Part 2: What can you do? to get an overview on how you can manage ditches and drains on the farm whilst keeping in line with the regulations.
- Listen to our Podcast on Working with SEPA to manage water flow on farm – Farming and Water Scotland
- NetRegs have information and resources on Engineering in the water environment
- You will find all information on EASR Authorisation on Water activities on SEPA’s Website
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