The programme is a platform for work linked to the environmental quality objective Flourishing lakes and streams. We collect and coordinate the activities at SLU that apply to lakes and streams and develop the connected environmental monitoring. The program provides support for the work of achieving the environmental quality objectives, primarily Flourishing lakes and streams, as well as international environmental goals.
Lakes and watercourses programme is one of the larger programs in SLU's environmental analysis. We have a central role with many assignments from Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, including the national environmental monitoring programs of lakes and streams. We are also data hosts for this type of data.
The results from the environmental monitoring programs provide a basis for following up the environmental objective Flourishing lakes and streams and other environmental goals with water connection.
The programme's researchers and environmental analysts support water and fish management by producing assessment criteria and decision materials for regulations and measures. We also support the authorities' work with the EU Water Framework Directive and other international commitments in the field of water.
Sara Bergek, Head of Division
Department of Aquatic Resources, Institute of Freshwater Research, SLU
sara.bergek@slu.se, +46 10 478 41 14