COST Action ES 1201 Networking Lake Observatories in Europe

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1 COST Action ES 1201 Networking Lake Observatories in Europe

2 Why lake observatories? Examples of services Examples of environmental stressors Water supply Lakes provide many services for the human population. Water abstraction Tourism But are vulnerable to a wide range of stressors. Nutrient enrichment Subject to stringent regulation. Fishing Climate change Water Framework Directive. Aesthetic & cultural Invasion of non-native species

3 History of lake monitoring Until recently monitoring relied on discrete samples, later analysed in the laboratory. Typically provided weekly to monthly resolution. Llyn Tegid Wales Now possible to monitor many parameters automatically at high frequency using sensors mounted on in-situ platforms or buoys. Provide web-based access to data. Feegh Ireland Vortsjarv, Estonia

4 Monitoring platforms Typical monitoring station will have: Weather station Chain of temperature sensors Dissolved oxygen ph Turbidity Chlorophyll fluorescence All every 2-5 minutes.

5 Water temperature o C Monitoring platforms Typical monitoring station will have: Provide new insights into processes that drive change. Weather station Chain of temperature sensors Dissolved oxygen ph Turbidity Chlorophyll fluorescence All every 2-5 minutes /04 08/05 08/06 08/07 08/08 08/09 08/10 08/11 08/12 0m 6m 9m 12m 14m 16m 18m 20m 25m 30m 40m 43m

6 History of NETLAKE Early monitoring stations established in EU projects EU framework projects; REFLECT ( ) CLIME ( ) Map: Copyright European Commission

7 History of NETLAKE 19 countries have signed the NETLAKE MOU Includes a wealth of experience in high frequency monitoring and interpretation of data. JRC Ispra Israel Map: Copyright European Commission

8 NETLAKE non-cost participants Have expertise in areas that would be highly beneficial to the Action. USA Australia New Zealand Justin Brookes University of Adelaide Matt Hipsey, Anna Rigosi Kathie Weathers Cary Institute David Hamilton University of Waikato Chris McBride

9 What? Who? How? Meta-database Scientists Action website SOPs and QA/QC methods Data analysis tools Case studies Citizen science project Educational materials Website Water managers European citizens Policy makers SMEs Workshops, Training Schools, Action website, Action symposium Workshops, Training Schools, Action website, publications, Action symposium Workshops, Action website, Action symposium Citizen scientist Training Schools, Network, Action website Citizen scientist Training Schools, Network, Action website www

10 Links to GLEON the global lake ecological observatory network GLEON a global network of lake ecological observatories was established in GLEON members

11 Data available from a range of lake types Deep Shallow Large Medium Small Eutrophic Oligotrophic Coloured Map: Copyright European Commission

12 Barriers to networking A lack of information on the work at individual sites. A lack of standardisation in procedures and data processing. The lack of any platform for stakeholders to compare experiences and interact. Communication gaps between researchers and other endusers.

13 Overarching aim of NETLAKE To build a network of sites and individuals that will support the development and deployment of sensorbased systems in lakes and reservoirs and promote the use of these systems to address both current and future water quality issues.

14 Five target groups European citizens Scientists Water managers Small medium enterprises Policy makers

15 Aim To build a network of sites and individuals that will support the development and deployment of sensorbased systems in lakes and reservoirs and promote the use of these systems to address both current and future water quality issues.

16 NETLAKE structure Management Committee Core Group WG1 WG2 WG3 WG4 WG5 dissemination Working groups WG 1: Data acquisition and management WG 2: Developing a toolbox of data analysis and modelling tools WG 3: Developing a citizen science initiative on instrumented lake sites WG 4: Informing policy and management using lake sensor data WG 5: Dissemination of NETLAKE outputs

17 NETLAKE structure Working groups WG 1: Data acquisition and management WG 2: Developing a toolbox of data analysis and modelling tools WG 3: Developing a citizen science initiative on instrumented lake sites WG 4: Informing policy and management using lake sensor data WG 5: Dissemination of NETLAKE outputs

18 NETLAKE time line Kick-off * Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase MC meeting * * * * * * * * WG meetings * *** * * * * * * Training schools 1 2, 3 4 Citizen science * * * * Meta-database * Final symposium *

19 Training workshop Erken Biological Station Sweden 2011 Working Group 1 Data management and acquisition Elvira de Eyto, Alo Laas, Don Pierson

20 Deliverables Working Group 1 Data management and acquisition Elvira de Eyto, Alo Laas, Don Pierson A meta-database on high resolution lake monitoring sites. Standard operating procedures and monitoring protocols. Data handling and QA/QC methodologies specific for these large datasets.

21 Working Group 2 Data analysis and modelling tools Stephen Maberly, Peter Staehr Irradiance (µmol Q m -2 s -1 ) T ( o C) Wind (m s -1 ) surface 0.3 m 0.8 m 2.5 m 1 m 2 m 3 m 4 m 1. Conceptual model 2. Raw data 4. Results from model UV oxidation DOC GPP R R Atmospheric exchange (F) Sediment DO GPP R Advection Wind Vind Epilimnion Phytoplankton Phytoplankton, animals, bacteria Metalimnion Hypolimnion Turbulent mixing 3. Data processing Summer 400 Winter 200 GPP, NEP, and R (µmol O 2 L -1 d -1 ) o C A) Day B) Week C) Month M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D) Year %O Hour GPP NEP R GPP NEP R

22 Working Group 2 Data analysis and modelling tools Stephen Maberly, Peter Staehr Deliverables Collate and develop computer tools for managers and scientists to derive a series of lake attributes. Peer reviewed paper on the use of lake metabolism data in the management of lakes. Educational material for use by citizen science groups and educators.

23 Working Group 3 Citizen science initiative Lisette de Senorpont Domis, Stefan Bertilsson Assessing bathing water quality Netherlands Engaging coastal communities in the Baltic Engaging with local community and farmers at Loweswater Schools project Ireland

24 Deliverables Working Group 3 Citizen science initiative Lisette de Senorpont Domis, Stefan Bertilsson Schools based citizen science project. Citizen recorder project. Collated educational materials.

25 Working Group 4 Informing policy and management Glen George, Rafa Marce High frequency monitoring can inform management of lakes. The sudden changes in the concentration of chlorophyll (green) in Llyn Tegid (Wales) when wind speed dropped (grey): An indication that patches of blue-green algae were present Wind speed (m s -1 ) Chlorophyll (Fl units) 0 05/09/11 12/09/11 19/09/11 26/09/11 0.0

26 Working Group 4 Informing policy and management Glen George, Rafa Marce Deliverables Discussion forum on new developments in technology and management requirements. Report and peer-reviewed publication on the use of in situ sensor data to support the WFD. Set of Case Studies that demonstrate how lake buoys can support management.

27 Working Group 5 Dissemination of NETLAKE outputs Eleanor Jennings Deliverables Final Action dissemination plan. Action website. Management committee Steering Group WG1 WG2 WG3 WG4 WG5 dissemination End-users

28 Career stage diversity on NETLAKE MC ESRs 50% female, 50% male

29 Gender balance in NETLAKE NETLAKE gender balance Male 58% Female 42% * Dr Martin Grabert COST Gendera workshop 2010 Female participation ESSEM Domain full proposals % female, 68% male*

30 Career stage diversity 8 ESRs on MC 50% female, 50% male

31 NETLAKE STSMs Short-term Scientific Missions

32 What? Who? How? Meta-database SOPs and QA/QC methods Data analysis tools Case studies Citizen science project Educational materials Website Water managers Scientists European citizens Policy makers SMEs Action website Workshops, Training Schools, Action website, Action symposium Workshops, Training Schools, Action website, publications, Action symposium Workshops, Action website, Action symposium Citizen scientist Training Schools, Network, Action website Citizen scientist Training Schools, Network, Action website www

33 Bridging communications gaps Key deliverable: the establishment of the NETLAKE network itself. Bridging communication gaps between researchers, policy makers and managers, and between scientists and local communities. SMEs Water managers European citizens Policy makers Scientists