FutureLakes: Integrating Innovations for the Protection and Restoration of European Lakes

FutureLakes is pioneering the transformation of lake restoration across Europe by demonstrating a suite of wide-ranging in-lake and catchment innovations. By embracing nature-based, circular economy, and biodiversity-focused solutions, we are showcasing new approaches for lake basin management. We demonstrate these cutting-edge solutions in six large European lakes (Demo Basins), coupled with more inclusive governance, public engagement, policy, and financing. Through this, we will deliver a tested and proven Blueprint for lake protection and restoration.


Enhancing inclusion in lake basin governance and increasing public engagement

As part of the FutureLakes Blueprint for lake restoration, we are evaluating best-practice and innovations to enhance governance and increase public engagement, including establishing citizen science activities to monitor the health and safe use of lakes.

Innovative solutions to reduce pollution and enhance biodiversity

FutureLakes is evaluating 10 innovative solutions to progress lake restoration. This includes investigating how rainwater gardens could help reduce the discharge of untreated sewage from Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) and whole-lake demonstrations to recover phosphorus from lake sediments.

Developing the blue economy in and around lakes

We will develop best-practice guidelines on policies and green financing options that support implementation of nature restoration measures and help develop and establish the blue economy in and around lakes.




FutureLakes is funded by the European Union under Grant agreement 101157743. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Neither the EU, CINEA or UKRI can be held responsible for them.

Funded by the European Union

Co-funded by UK Research and Innovation