Pyhäjärvi Institute

Pyhäjärvi Institute’s mission is to promote and develop further education, research and other development actions concerning food economy and environment sectors. Special areas of interest include food economy, water protection and restoration.

Our objectives

The main activities of the Institute are planning and implementation of development projects, carrying out scientific research, organising further education especially for regional companies and producers, and providing expertise services for food economy and aquatic systems.

Water protection

Work in the aquatic division, together with local interest groups, is focused on improving the water quality and ecological status of local aquatic systems. It also prioritizes maintaining ecological research and passing on the results of the research to interest groups.