Quick links to popular topics

• Current hydrological information
  Hydrological forecasts and current hydrological information on, for example, precipitation, groundwater level, discharge, water levels and surface water temperatures from measuring sites all around Finland, satellite images also available.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > State of the environment > Surface waters > Current hydrological information
  Web address: www.environment.fi/hydroinfo

• Hydrological forecasts and maps
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > State of the environment > Surface > Current hydrological information > Hydrological forecasts and maps
  Web address: www.environment.fi/waterforecast

• Surface water quality
  The general usability classification of water bodies gives an idea about the average suitability of the water bodies for water supply, fishing and recreation in Finland. The quality class is determined based on the natural quality of the water and human impacts. The water bodies have been classified into five classes: excellent, good, satisfactory, passable and poor.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > State of the environment > Surface waters > State of surface waters > General classification of water quality
  Web address: www.environment.fi/waterquality

• Current information on algal blooms
  From June to September, up-to-date information on algae and algal maps; useful information especially  about blue-green algae.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > State of the environment > Eutrophication  > Current information on algal blooms
  Web address: www.ymparisto.fi/levatilanne

• Wastewater treatment in rural areas
  Information on wastewater treatment in rural areas in Finland, for example, on new regulations.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Water resources management > Water services > Wastewater treatment in rural areas
  Web address: www.environment.fi/onsitewastewater

• Everyman's right
  The traditional Finnish legal concept of everyman's right allows free right of access to the land and waterways, and the right to collect natural products such as wild berries and mushrooms, no matter who owns the land. These rights also generally apply to foreign citizens, with certain exceptions related to local boating, fishing and hunting rights.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Nature conservation > Nature, recreation and tourism > Everyman's right
  Web address: www.environment.fi/everymansright

• Protecting species
  Comprehensive lists of threatened and protected species in Finland.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Nature conservation > Protecting species
  Web address: www.environment.fi/speciesprotection

• International trade of endangered species
  Information about trade in endangered species and necessary forms for import and re(export).
  Web address: www.environment.fi/cites

• Chemicals and environmental risks
  Basic facts about chemicals and environmental risks in Finland, link to the Data bank of Environmental Properties of Chemicals - EnviChem.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Environmental protection > Chemicals and environmental risks
  Web address: www.environment.fi/chemicals

• Environmental emergency response in Finland
  Information especially on oil-pollution abatement.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Environmental protection > Environmental emergency response
  Web address: www.environment.fi/oil

• Accident updates
  If a large-scale environmental accident occurs, for example an oil accident, this page will be updated in real time.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Environmental protection > Environmental emergency response > Accident updates
  Web address: www.environment.fi/accident

• Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) in Finland
  Information about the European Community Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), list of EMAS-registered companies in Finland.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Environmental protection > Sustainable consumption and production  > Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) in Finland
  Web address: www.environment.fi/emas

• Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Finland
  Information on best  practises in Finland, Finnish BAT technology reports.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Environmental protection > Sustainable consumption and production  > Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Finland

• Sustainable development indicators
  The Finnish set of sustainable development indicators; originally published in 2000 and updated in 2005.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Sustainable development > Sustainable development indicators
  Web address: www.environment.fi/indicators

Services, forms and products

• Publications
  Publications and brochures published in English by the environmental administration.  
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Publications
  Web address: www.environment.fi/publications

• Data systems
  Descriptions of some of the datasystems of the environmental administration.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Information services > Data systems
  Web address: www.environment.fi/datasystems

• Government Decree on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
  Information on the implementation of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Finland and links to the necessary registration forms.
  Direct path:  www.environment.fi > Legislation, permits and forms > Legislation > Government Decree on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment