Hydro Nation strategy
We are committed to making Scotland a 'Hydro Nation' where water resources are developed to bring the maximum benefit to the Scottish economy.
Hydro Nation Forum
We established the Hydro Nation Forum to develop the Hydro Nation vision and strategy, and to contribute to its success.
The first Hydro Nation strategy was created in February 2012 to fulfil the statutory duty outlined in the Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 for Scottish Ministers to "take such reasonable steps as they consider appropriate for the purpose of ensuring the development of the value of Scotland's water resources".
Reports on progress made so far:
- Scotland the Hydro Nation - ninth annual report (2022)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation - eighth annual report (2021)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation - seventh annual report (2020)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation - sixth annual report (2019)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation - fifth annual report (2018)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation – fourth annual report (2017)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation – third annual report (2016)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation – second annual report (2015)
- Scotland the Hydro Nation – first annual report (2014)
Our Hydro Nation Strategy is currently under review. Further information will be provided in due course.