The first Big Windermere Survey results (Sep, 2022)

Big Windermere Survey reveals one-day snapshot of water quality in iconic lake and its catchment

The results of the biggest ever citizen science survey examining the water quality of Windermere – England’s largest natural lake are now available.

Data from water samples gathered as part of the ‘Love Your Lake: Big Windermere Survey’, led by scientists from Lancaster University and the Freshwater Biological Association, represent the start of what is planned to be a long-term monitoring programme. This will build a detailed and geographically widespread picture of water quality in one of the Lake District’s most important catchments.

The independently analysed survey data is now freely available to all, including the Love Windermere Partnership which aims to develop evidence-based, long term plans to improve the water quality of Windermere.

Click here to download the press release. The summary report and data on Cartographer are now available.