Improving the condition of water bodies and aquatic biomass

Forest drainage, agriculture, and human settlement have gradually placed a burden on the lakes, causing significant amounts of humus-rich sediment to accumulate on their bottoms in some areas. As the climate warms, lake water temperatures are also rising, and together with the humus-rich sediment, this creates favorable growing conditions for aquatic vegetation.

Join us to discuss the state of our waterways and to develop nature-based solutions for improving the waterways in Ranua.

The event is open to everyone. We especially invite representatives of water area shareholder associations, residents living along the shores, owners of surrounding land, and users of the waterways.

📍 Date and time: Thursday , May 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

🗺️Location: Ranua Municipal Council Chamber, Keskustie 34, Ranua

Please register by May 26, 2026.
Link to the registration form: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/9ECDC4C517730603

Program

8:00 a.m. Morning coffee

9:00 a.m. Opening remarks and introductions

Mikko Pöykkö, Municipality of Ranua, Development Manager
Riikka Tuomivaara, Pudasjärven Kehitys Oy, Managing Director

9:30 a.m. NURISH - Improving the condition of water bodies in Ranua

Utilization of Lake Biomass
Mika Impiö, Northern Finland Biogas Ltd

10:00 a.m. NURISH WORKSHOP / Creating Value from Lake Biomass

Arto Laikari, Senior Researcher at VTT, Team Leader
Lassi Warsta, Senior Researcher at VTT
Charmae Wissink-Nercua, IHS

10:45 a.m. Session on innovation in the field of biomass / coffee break

Arto Laikari and Lassi Warsta, VTT

11:30 Summary

Discussion and feedback on the event:
Arto Laikari, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

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About NURISH

NURISH stands for Nurturing transformative capacities, Innovation in NBS and Harmonious resilience in rural areas, which can be translated as "nature-based innovation, transformative capacities and sustainable adaptation in rural areas".

NURISH is an innovation project of the Horizon Europe Programme (grant agreement No 101214414), funded by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The project has a total budget of €8 million and will run from October 2025 to March 2030. It will involve partners from research, public administration, industry and civil society.

Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the donor can be held responsible for them.