-
I AM NOT A DRAIN: AN INVITATION INTO WATER STEWARDSHIP
The River Almond responds to Scottish Water’s “Protecting Scotland’s Water” (24 Feb 2026) I AM THE RIVER ALMOND I am the River Almond. We were partners once. But quietly, it changed.This isn’t working, I am not an extension of your pipes.Please stop the soft-spoken denials. Let us be partners, not of convenience, but in stewardship.…
-
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…
-
#Cleanriverpledge
Our #Stopthesewage Pledge Today we launch our #CleanRiverPledge In 2019, waste water treatment plants discharged untreated sewage 501 times totalling 572,577 cubic litres (that’s 230 olympic size swimming pools) of untreated sewage into the River Almond, and with it, sewage debris such as wet wipes and sanitary products. Raw sewage and sewage related debris is…
