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Section 34: General duties with respect to water.

Environment Act 1995 · 1995 c. 25View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency — Chapter II: The Scottish Environment Protection Agency

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Without prejudice to section 32 above, it shall be the duty of SEPA, to such extent as it considers desirable, generally to promote—

the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of inland and coastal waters and of land associated with such waters; and
the conservation of flora and fauna which are dependent on an aquatic environment.

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