The Mission Lakes Webinar Series, is an online event bringing together four EU-funded sister projects to explore how pollution from lakes can be transformed into valuable resources through circular and nature-based solutions. The third webinar, titled Turning pollution into resources, will take place on 12 February 2026 from 13:00 to 15:00 CET and will be hosted online via Zoom.

The event will showcase practical experiences and scientific advances from across Europe, focusing on how nutrient-rich sediments, waste streams and biological resources can be harnessed to support lake restoration, biodiversity protection and sustainable resource use. By presenting case studies from different lake types and regions, the webinar aims to highlight integrated approaches that connect environmental recovery with circular economy principles.

FERRO’s participation will focus on unlocking the potential of lake sediments as sustainable phosphorus fertilisers. Two presentations will be delivered by Olga Tammeorg (University of Helsinki) and Kasper Reitzel (University of Southern Denmark), both partners in the FERRO project. Their talks will address how nutrients recovered from lake sediments can be safely reused, contributing to both lake restoration and more sustainable nutrient management.

Further presentations will be provided by the sister projects EUROLakes, FutureLakes and ProCleanLakes. The webinar will conclude with a panel discussion and open question-and-answer session, followed by announcements and closing remarks from all project coordinators.

The Mission Lakes webinar series is open to anyone with an interest in lake restoration, circular resource use and nature-based solutions. It will be particularly relevant for researchers and practitioners, water, environmental and policy professionals, project managers and decision-makers, as well as students and early-career researchers. Participation is free, but registration is required via the Mission Lakes webinar registration link.