For three intensive days in May, project partners from six European countries (France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden) came together in Lund for a partner meeting within the Blue Transition project. The event featured a full agenda of activities under the EU-funded Blue Transition initiative, which focuses on developing innovative solutions for future water supply and climate adaptation.
PFAS compounds are synthetic chemicals that are persistent in the environment and have been linked to potential health risks. Their presence in water bodies raises concerns about long-term contamination and ecological effects, making their monitoring crucial for effective control.
From January 28 to 31, a joint data retreat was held at Asa Research Station, bringing together members of the SITES Secretariat and colleagues from Asa and Bolmen. The focus was on publishing new data collected within the SITES Water Program to the SITES Data Portal.
Several key updates are now available:
Are you interested in conducting mesocosm experiments on lakes? SITES AquaNet provides a standardized infrastructure for running mesocosm studies across various lakes. This system features floating platforms with mesocosm enclosures, automatic sensors linked to a data-logging system, and handheld sensors for precise measurements. In this video you can find more information about SITES AquaNet!
How is climate change impacting mosquito species in Sweden? SITES stations are participating in a collaboration with researchers from a laboratory group affiliated with The University of Hong Kong to help answer this question. The project is being led by early career researcher Dr. Alexander Williams and his supervisor Prof. Tommy Lam with support from the International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT).