FutureLakes

🌊 Join us at the upcoming #MissionLakes Webinar Series! 🌍 FutureLakes will be joining forces with ProCleanLakes project, EUROLakes, and FERRO Project for the next #MissionLakes Webinar — focused on Entrepreneurial Interest in Lake Protection & Restoration 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 🕐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 12:30–14:30 CET 📍 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 - free to join FutureLakes will be represented by Najla KAMERGI (SEMIDE), who will present on 'Integrating nature into business: Insights from the policy landscape' 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQCMd-dM #MissionLakes #MissionOcean #LakeRestoration #NatureRestoration #HorizonEurope

🌿 Call for Abstracts – SIL/ASLO 2026, Montréal CA 🗓️ Deadline: 25 November 2025 FutureLakes will be co-hosting Session SS054: A ‘Silver Bullet Assessment’ of Nature-based Solutions (and other measures) for Lakes together with the FERRO Project, Global Environment Facility & WWQA World Water Quality Alliance at the upcoming SIL/ASLO 2026 Joint Meeting in Montréal, Canada (12–16 May 2026). Session hosts: Bryan Spears, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Mike Lurling, Wageningen University & Research Rowen Monks, Norwegian University of Life Sciences Tallent Dadi, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research This session will critically explore the real-world application of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), Circular Blue Economy Solutions (CBS), and Biodiversity-focused Solutions (BfS) for lake restoration and management. From nutrient recovery and rewilding to green finance and governance, we’ll dive into what works, what doesn’t, and why. 🔍 We welcome contributions that: 👉 Evaluate the effectiveness and trade-offs of NbS, CBS, and BfS 👉 Share evidence-based outcomes and lessons learned 👉 Explore MRV and governance in the context of emerging Nature Markets 👉 Embrace complexity and interdisciplinary insight over ‘silver bullet’ fixes 📢 Submit your abstract by 25 November 2025! 🔗 aslo.org/aslo-sil-2026 #SILASLO2026 #FutureLakes #NatureBasedSolutions #LakeRestoration #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

🌍 Welcoming Our Associated Regions to FutureLakes! 🌊 We’re thrilled to announce that three new Associated Regions have joined the FutureLakes project, expanding our collaborative efforts to restore lake ecosystems across Europe: 🇨🇾 Voroklini Lake, Cyprus Lead: Larnaka Municipality Key Stakeholder: Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) 🇮🇪 Lough Gur, Ireland Lead: Limerick City & County Council Key Stakeholders: LAWPRO, MRT, Mary Immaculate College 🇺🇦 Svitiaz Lake, Ukraine Lead: Basin Department of Water Resources of Zakhidnyi Buh and Sian Rivers Key Stakeholder: Shatsk National Natural Park Each region brings unique ecological and cultural contexts to the table—from biodiversity protection and nutrient reduction to sustainable tourism and community engagement. Together, we’ll co-develop tailored action plans, share technical expertise, and foster knowledge exchange to restore biodiversity, improve water quality, and build resilient lake communities. 💧 Welcome aboard! #FutureLakes #LakeRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #WaterQuality https://lnkd.in/gacX4GCv

This MERLIN webinar is another chance to hear an introduction to the FutureLakes philosophy annd approach to transforming lake restoration in and some highlights of a few specific activities we are carrying out to enable this... Mission Ocean #MissionLakes #NatureRestoration

🌊 New Publication from the FutureLakes Team! 📚 We’re thrilled to share that FutureLakes colleagues have co-authored a new article in Ecological Engineering: "Overcoming financial barriers to ecological restoration – The case of the Marker Wadden." The Marker Wadden, a mud island concept built from local lake sediments, is a central feature of the Lake IJssel complex case study in FutureLakes. This study explores how this innovative Nature-based Solution overcame key financial hurdles—offering valuable insights for future ecological restoration efforts. 👏 Huge congratulations to lead author Lieke M. Hüsken and co-authors Jill H. Slinger, Sacha de Rijk, Mónica A. Altamirano, and Heleen S.I. Vreugdenhil. We're proud to see FutureLakes research contributing to the growing knowledge base on sustainable freshwater systems. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/djMYX3X7 #FutureLakes #NatureBasedSolutions #EcologicalRestoration #MarkerWadden #LakeIJssel #Sustainability #EcologicalEngineering

🚨 The EUROLakes Replication Call is officially OPEN! 🚩 We’re inviting local & regional authorities in Europe to apply for up to €75,000 funding to restore and protect #naturallakes using innovative nature-based solutions. Selected regions will: ✅ Co-create restoration plans following the 4 Returns Framework ✅ Receive expert mentorship & guidance from EUROLakes demo sites ✅ Join a community of practice tackling Europe’s lake challenges 📌 Deadline for submission: 15 January 2026, 17:00 CET Learn more about the call and apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHrvvMPe

📢 The FERRO Open Call is halfway through! 💧 There’s still time to apply: the deadline for participation is 30 November 2025. Through our FSTP Open Call, FERRO is funding the implementation of circular and nature-based solutions that have been developed and tested within the project. With this call, we aim to: ✅ Cut down phosphorus pollution ✅ Recover phosphorus for reuse in agriculture ✅ Share innovative lake restoration solutions across Europe We are offering 3 grants of up to €100,000 to public authorities ready to take action for cleaner, more sustainable water systems. 🌍 Public authorities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries (except those already in the FERRO consortium — Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Sweden) are eligible to participate. 🎥 Missed our webinar meeting? Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/d_Gq6cEX 💧🌱 Let’s work together to restore Europe’s lakes and #recover valuable resources, one project at a time. Mission Ocean, FutureLakes, EUROLakes, ProCleanLakes project

🌍 Coming soon: The EUROLakes Call for Replication Projects opens on 30 September 2025! 💡 Local & regional authorities across Europe will be able to apply for 100% funding (up to €75,000) to replicate nature-based solutions for lake restoration. Inspired by demonstration projects in Italy, Germany & Romania, this is a chance to co-develop tailored restoration plans with hands-on support from the #EUROLakes experts. 📅 Mark your calendars and check out our website frequently, where we are going to post all the required details to support your application 💪 #funding #replicationcall #associatedregions #naturebasedsolutions #lakeecosystems #lakeconservation

Sobering report from European Environment Agency (link below). This is the reason why FutureLakes and our sister projects were funded... to transform basin management programmes so we can make more progress in restoring European lakes. It should be recognised that there has been some progress but many waters are stalling at moderate status and some in high status are deteriorating... Mission Ocean #MissionLakes #ProtectAndRestoreEuropeanLakes 🏞️ European Environment Agency 🐸 #NatureRestorationRegulation 👊 ProCleanLakes project, EUROLakes, FERRO Project

Great new training resource on engaging stakeholder from the MERLIN project