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![Our soil consists of several layers. It is porous and loose near the surface, but compact like concrete at depth. Pictured: soil from the boreholes for the necessary groundwater pumps (Photo: Eawag, Joaquin Jimenez-Martinez). Our soil consists of several layers. It is porous and loose near the surface, but compact like concrete at depth. Pictured: soil from the boreholes for the necessary groundwater pumps (Photo: Eawag, Joaquin Jimenez-Martinez).](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/3/csm_teaser_05f121673c.jpg)
Impact of high-temperature heat storage on groundwater
June 13, 2024
![The Aquascope is anchored to its buoy in Lake Zug (Photo: Eawag). The Aquascope is anchored to its buoy in Lake Zug (Photo: Eawag).](/fileadmin/_processed_/a/c/csm_teaser_e15309c98f.jpg)
Underwater camera explores microcosms in Lake Zug
June 5, 2024
![Lémanscope is a citizen-science initiative to monitor the health of Lake Geneva (Photo, 2024 EPFL/Jamani Caillet - CC-BY-SA 4.0) Lémanscope is a citizen-science initiative to monitor the health of Lake Geneva (Photo, 2024 EPFL/Jamani Caillet - CC-BY-SA 4.0)](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/9/csm_teaser_c7b294299c.jpg)
500 volunteers needed to give Lake Geneva a check-up
May 21, 2024
![Amphibian pond near Bremgarten. (Photo: Thomas Reich, WSL) Amphibian pond near Bremgarten. (Photo: Thomas Reich, WSL)](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/0/csm_teaser_7c85753306.jpg)
Four ponds, 100 square metres, diverse and fluctuating: ...
May 16, 2024
![Not all Swiss streams are in a near-natural state like the Orbe in the Canton of Vaud (Photo: Adobe Stock). Not all Swiss streams are in a near-natural state like the Orbe in the Canton of Vaud (Photo: Adobe Stock).](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/8/csm_teaser_21deb98d84.jpg)
Deficits in the ecological state of small Swiss streams
May 6, 2024
![Changing habitats increases risks for lake trout. (Photo: Michel Roggo) Changing habitats increases risks for lake trout. (Photo: Michel Roggo)](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/f/csm_teaser_0454c46a46.jpg)
The risky life of a lake trout
April 22, 2024
![The Himalayan Balsam is a widespread invasive species in Switzerland that can also affect neighbouring aquatic ecosystems. (Photo: Florian Altermatt, Eawag) The Himalayan Balsam is a widespread invasive species in Switzerland that can also affect neighbouring aquatic ecosystems. (Photo: Florian Altermatt, Eawag)](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/6/csm_springkraut_1680_6911c38a88.jpg)
Impacts of invasive species transcend ecosystem ...
April 4, 2024
![Pesticide use in viticulture. (Photo: Adobe Stock, edu licenced)](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/7/csm_AdobeStock_1680_fa2cc4d293.jpg)
Revision of the Plant Protection Products Ordinance: ...
April 3, 2024