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Finland launches an inter-ministerial water stewardship action plan in support of fair water footprints
17.3.2023
As a part of the Water Action Agenda of the UN 2023 Water Conference, Finland launches an inter-ministerial water stewardship action plan in support of
Blue-green algae situation has remained stable both in lakes and at sea
17.8.2023
Blue-green algae observations in lakes and coastal areas have increased slightly since last week. However, the situation is normal for the season and, in lakes,
Expert network launched to support Finnish companies to become leaders in water stewardship by 2030
17.3.2023
The Finnish Water Stewardship Expert Network has been founded to support Finnish companies to become leaders in water stewardship by 2030. The network has been
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Strong winds have dispersed blue-green algae surface blooms in inland waters and at sea
10.8.2023
The blue-green algae situation in lakes is calm considering the time period. Even in sea areas, blue-green algae have only been detected in subsurface layers
Blue-green algae observations increased slightly in inland waters and coastal areas
15.6.2023
The blue-green algae situation remains calm, even though observations in lakes and coastal areas have increased. Abundant blooms of blue-green algae have been observed at
Windy weather has restrained blue-green algae blooms
20.7.2023
The number of blue-green algae observations in lakes and coastal areas has decreased, due to the windy weather this week. Comprehensive satellite observations in sea
Blue-green algae situation has calmed down at sea and in lakes
31.8.2023
The amount of blue-green algae in sea areas and lakes has clearly decreased this week. Inland waters and coastal areas no longer have any observations
Reduced wind increases surface blooms of blue-green algae
24.8.2023
There have been sightings of blue-green algae in almost all of Finland this week. Although the sightings have increased, the situation remains typical for inland
Sustainable use of water resources takes a leap to a new level – Finnish Environment Institute participates in historic UN Water Conference
20.3.2023
The UN Water Conference in New York on 22–24 March will mark World Water Day in an extraordinary way this year. The Finnish Environment Institute
CORRECTION: The blue-green algae situation calm both in the Baltic Sea and in lakes
8.6.2023
The blue-green algae situation has remained calm in sea areas and inland waters, as typical in early summer. Some blue-green algae observations have been made
Unstable weather has kept the blue-green algae situation calm in lakes, surface blooms observed at sea
3.8.2023
Somewhat less blue-green algae have been observed in lakes and coastal areas than last week, but blue-green algae may still appear mixed with water. Cloudy
Blue-green algae observations increased in inland waters and at sea during Midsummer week
22.6.2023
The blue-green algae situation in inland waters is calm as typical in early summer, even though blue-green algae observations have increased since last week. On
The blue-green algae situation has deteriorated significantly in inland waters and coastal areas, also abundant blue-green algae in sea areas
29.6.2023
Blue-green algae observations from lakes and coastal areas have doubled since last week, as a result of warm weather. Observations have even been made in
Looking for Solutions for Arsenic in Drinking Water in Nepal
24.2.2023
Arsenic contamination of groundwater is an environmental health problem in several regions affecting many people, especially in developing countries. In Asian countries high arsenic levels
Warm weather has increased the number of blue-green algae observations in inland waters and sea areas
13.7.2023
Observations on blue-green algae have increased this week, as a result of warm weather, both in inland waters and at sea. For example, the summer’s
Cool and rainy weather has kept the blue-green algae situation calm on lakes and at sea
6.7.2023
This week, the amount of blue-green algae observations in inland waters and on the coast has been below average, as a result of cool weather
Summer algae forecast: Warm and calm weather conditions can lead to powerful blooms of blue-green algae in the Baltic Sea
1.6.2023
In sea areas blooms of algae in the spring consume nitrogen, while leaving phosphorus-based nutrients for the blue-green algae that appear in the summer. Warm
Proposal for 18 major flood risk areas in Finland
15.4.2024
Finland’s ELY centres propose that 18 areas in Finland should be considered zones with a significant risk of flooding in sea areas and internal water
Water information: Short articles
Could dams be demolished?
Removing larger power plant dams would not make sense, as these plants make a contribution to climate change mitigation by producing emission-free electricity.
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Acidification
Acidification means that the ability of a lake, forest land or other habitat to neutralise acids is reduced. As a result of acidification, the pH