Environmental monitoring program areas

Every program area consists of subprograms, and every subprogram can include several different investigations.

These investigations are carried out according to standardized methods, consisting of measurements of multiple variables. Several program areas focus on specific natural habitats and environments, while others have a broader character such as the Toxic substances coordination.

Each program area consists of several subprograms. The division into subprograms is meant to provide overview and make sure that the subprograms combined give a full picture of the state of the Swedish environment. The criteria for subprogram division are different for each program area.

The Swedish EPA is responsible for eight program areas: