Scottish Water: Highlands Are a Top Priority Criticism is 'Ill- Founded'
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By DAVID ROSS HIGHLAND CORRESPONDENT  SCOTTISH Water yesterday hit back at its critics in the Highlands and Islands, and sought to prove its commitment to the most remote communities in the land.
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Plans for an independent Scotland to undercut UK business tax rates are being debated by the SNP.
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By john ross  SCOTTISH Natural Heritage yesterday confirmed its objection to a huge wind farm planned for Lewis.   SNH board members reiterated their previous view that land covered by special protection area status might be harmed by the development.
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Animal conservation groups call for new legislation to protect seals in Scottish waters.
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By JAN BARRY, STAFF WRITER  If you've got something to say about the future of North Jersey's water-generating lands, the Highlands Council is scheduling extra time for you.
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We need to confront the impact of our throwaway society, says Sarah Boyack, the Deputy Environment Minister. Getting everyone involved in playing their part is fundamental to the success of creating a sustainable Scotland.
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By JAMIESON, Debbie  New Zealand is failing to live up to its 100% Pure green image, with many popular waterways so badly contaminated they are too dangerous for recreational use, experts say.
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Almost 100,000 properties in Scotland are at risk from flooding, according to a new map of "at-risk" areas.
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The New Brunswick Council of Hospital Union has reviewed the proposal given by Premier Bernard Lord last night. âThe proposal by Premier Lord is a further insult to the valuable work performed by the health
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Many parts of Scotland are on flood alert as heavy overnight rain filters into the Scottish river system.
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TO THE EDITOR:           Thank you for your coverage of the residents' discontent over the development of a 159-home community on the Hawk Valley Golf Course property owned by Jim Fricke.           Of particular concern to us is the future adequacy of the water supply.
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By Sammy Fretwell, The State, Columbia, S.C.  Dec. 10--Charleston utility owner Reece Williams IV is fighting efforts to make him reimburse taxpayers for fixing substandard water and sewer systems he once operated in the Columbia area.
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Tony Blair, writing in the Scotsman, launches offensive against SNP Recent poll put support for independence in Scotland at 51 per cent Comes ahead of Labour's Scottish conference in Oban starting tomorrow Key ...Comment
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By Jackie Burke, American News, Aberdeen, S.D.  Dec. 9--Aberdeen officials are working with area landowners to help improve water quality in Elm Lake and its watershed.
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A public funding watchdog criticises the government's financial response to the summer's floods.
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By Randy Kraft, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa.  Jun. 5--Whether the issue is flooding, erosion or pollution, anyone with concerns about Saucon Creek can help identify priority problems by attending a meeting sponsored this week by the Saucon Creek Watershed Association.
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A coalition of conservation and angling groups urges the UK government to sort out water waste and pollution.