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Communities to join forces as water quality concerns confirmed
dr Pippa scott, raag co-chair Four years ago, uproar erupted around my local River Almond. Residents were alarmed by CSOs discharging during dry weather, and the riverbanks and Cramond beach were visibly strewn with wet wipes. Concerns were also raised about the need to take action for future generations, given climate change projections of increased…
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RAAG Responds to Scottish Water, Waste and Drainage Policy Consultation
RAAG has responded to the Scottish Government’s “Water, waste and drainage policy consultation which closes on Wednesday 21st February, 2024. Details at the Scottish Government website; https://consult.gov.scot/energy-and-climate-change-directorate/water-wastewater-and-drainage-policy-consultation/consultation/subpage.2016-07-07.1474135251/ This consultation follows the Climate Change Committee’s recognition of, and recommendations around, Scotland’s precious water resource. Current legislation needs to be strengthened in order to responsibly manage a…
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West Lothian Climate Action Network Launch Event
RAAG joined 31 other West Lothian groups to celebrate the launch of the West Lothian Climate Action Network. The network brings together community groups, third sector organisations and other stakeholders working towards a sustainable future in West Lothian. The network is funded and supported through the Scottish Government’s Scottish Communities Climate Network. RAAG ran a…
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Scottish Freshwater Group Citizen Science Meeting
RAAG attended the Autumn meeting of the Scottish Freshwater Group held at Stirling University campus on 26th October 2023. The theme of the meeting was Citizen Science – very apt for a community group campaigning for better river management. The work by the SFG Citizen Science Action Team was introduced by its lead Roger Owen…
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InFUNmation event photos!
Great turn out for our inFUNmation event on 1st October 2023 at Almondell Country Park where we were joined by Jonathan Louis, Co-Director of Forth Rivers Trust to learn about their outfall safari and how we can build on this work in West Lothian. The group heard about Combined Sewer Outfalls and then visited a…
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Outfall InFUNmation Event
Come along to our ‘In’fun’mation Event on Sunday 1st October Gather at Almondell Visitor Centre, Almondell & Calderwood Country Park, EH52 5PE. 10.30am – Gather in Visitor centre 11.00am – RAAG presentation on outfalls and monitoring 11.30 am – Set off to outfall and to distribute QR codes 12.30 pm – Gather back at Visitor Centre…
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Action on Planning Applications
West Lothian is one of the fastest growing counties in Scotland. Large scale housing developments, whilst needed in Scotland, also put a massive toll on the water management systems and impact the quality of our waterways. Information on planning can be found at; West Lothian Council Planning site City of Edinburgh Council Planning site
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2022 AGM
One of RAAG’s purposes is to involve and represent the local community and their views on the safety and cleanliness of our river. Our AGM is the perfect chance to get involved, and to see what we are all about. Join us on the 31st May 2022 for a short evening meeting. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raag-annual-review-tickets-310721054037
