Mission and Vision

Mission

Our mission is to advance freshwater science and encourage as many people as possible to adopt it as the best way to understand, protect and manage our precious water resources.

We will pursue our mission by:

bosmina  disseminating accurate, timely and reliable information through websites, publications, scientific meetings and training courses
bosmina  facilitating innovative and essential research through the provision of specialist scientific facilities and the giving of grants and scholarships
bosmina  providing sound, independent scientific opinion to government, industry and the scientific community and acting as the advocate for freshwater biology
bosmina  engendering an enthusiasm for the science of freshwater biology through promotional activities and fostering an active membership of the Association
 

Over the next 10 years the FBA will work to position itself as an essential partner in every major initiative or activity related to freshwater biology, in the UK and beyond.

Vision

Fresh water is a vital element for life. From the smallest microscopic organism to the largest mammal we all make demands for this essential resource. The Freshwater Biological Association's vision is to achieve a complete understanding of how our fresh waters operate, in order that they can be managed sustainably, for all their users. In order to best maintain this valuable resource we need to understand the science behind water; only then can we appreciate the ways that our rivers, lakes and wetlands behave and understand the ecological consequences of our use of water.