The Lake Garda is transforming into an innovative laboratory for water monitoring, thanks to a project that studies surface currents in relation to climate change. From April 6 to 9, navigation between Sirmione and Limone will be restricted to allow technicians from the University of Brescia to deploy buoys equipped with sensors and GPS. These instruments will measure the speed and direction of the currents, contributing to the validation of the lake’s hydrometric models. The project, named “Sarlakes,” also involves the use of radar satellites to obtain high-resolution images.
In addition to monitoring the currents, meteorological data and parameters such as temperature and water clarity will be recorded at two operational stations. The initiative involves several scientific institutions and is essential for understanding the ecological dynamics of the lake, which is a vital resource for over 400,000 people. Given the long water renewal time in the lake, approximately 26 and a half years, water monitoring becomes crucial to ensure the quality of freshwater, which is essential for both irrigation and domestic needs.
