Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) is a leading national research organization under the administration of the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food. As the third largest institute in Norway, NIBIO has approximately 750 employees working at 15 different research locations/stations across the whole country. The institute is highly committed to food security, sustainable resource management, innovation and value chain creation through cutting-edge research and knowledge production. Among its five R&D Divisions, the Division of Environment and Natural Resources focuses specifically on the research of soil, water, vegetation, green technology and climate, with long-term active engagement in diverse national and international research projects, contributing to the development of bioeconomy. In this Division, the Department of Hydrology and Water Environment is specialized in the fields of water quality, hydrology, ground water and hydrogeology, with extensive expertise in monitoring agricultural and/or urban runoff, point and diffuse pollution sources and aquatic ecosystem functioning.