This week we have seen a number of catchments move to significant water scarcity. We want to encourage the public, land managers and water users to share images and observations of local rivers and burns to us help build a better picture of conditions across the country. Include the name of the river or burn, the location (a grid reference is helpful but anything to point to a location is beneficial) and a description of the signs of water scarcity stress. Photographs can be submitted to SEPA by

Planning to de-clutter or have a sort out? Make sure your waste is disposed of safely and responsibly. If you're getting rid of bulky items or large amounts of rubbish, and arranging waste collection through social media, be aware of some of the red flags in adverts. Giving your waste to the wrong person can lead to flytipping and cause harm to the environment. Always check that your waste carrier is registered at https://www2.sepa.scot/wastecarriers | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEP