Pellon perintö: Agri- and Culture Project at Uskelanjoki
The project in Southwest Finland will reduce nutrient runoff into the Archipelago Sea in close cooperation with agricultural operators in the region. Together, we will take effective action in the Uskelanjoki River catchment area to improve the state of the river and boost soil fertility in the fields. The project also has a strong cultural aspect, as it aims to include local people and collect their memories and experiences.
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The Archipelago Sea is not doing well: diffuse pollution from agriculture in its catchment area is the last of Finland’s hot spots listed by HELCOM, the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission. We need wide-ranging collaboration to enhance the state of the Archipelago Sea.
The Archipelago Sea is not doing well: diffuse pollution from agriculture in its catchment area is the last of Finland’s hot spots listed by HELCOM, the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission. We need wide-ranging collaboration to enhance the state of the Archipelago Sea.
The three-year project will reduce agricultural nutrient runoff into the water system in collaboration with agricultural operators in Southwest Finland. The Pellon Perintö project will implement the most effective measures on the agricultural water protection road map in the Uskelanjoki River catchment area in collaboration with local agricultural entrepreneurs, such as livestock producers and arable farmers.
The John Nurminen Foundation will help local agricultural operators implement the most effective water protection measures, such as using soil conditioners, recycling manure nutrients, and reducing erosion. The goal is to improve soil health for arable farmers and help livestock farmers identify solutions for processing excess manure nutrients. This will help us reduce the impact of agriculture on the water system and sustainably boost the profitability of farms.
Uskelanjoki River runs through the Salo and Somero areas and flows into Halikonlahti Bay. The aim is to work with agricultural producers in the region to identify solutions that support their livelihoods while reducing pollution. If these methods were widely implemented throughout the Archipelago Sea catchment area, Finland could shake off its hot spot status. The project aims to reduce the phosphorus load discharged from the river into the Archipelago Sea by 36 tonnes.
Artists Following the Traces of Cultural Heritage
The Pellon Perintö project will also journey through the varied landscapes of Uskelanjoki River with artists Kati Rapia and Ilona Valkonen. The goal is to produce a story-based photograph exhibition showcasing the memories and experiences of the people who live and work in the area.
Kati Rapia is finnish visual artist using drawing, photography, comics, collages and animation in her works. She is a graduate of University of Art and Design in Helsinki (Aalto University). She has been awarded by the State Prize of comics art in 2018.
Ilona Valkonen is a visual artist who describes herself as a collector of phenomena. She creates art that she herself wants to experience. Valkonen studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Helsinki, and is known for both conceptual installations and more traditional paintings.
The artists have created photographic works in their joint Vieno Motors project, using trash collected from the shores of the Baltic Sea together with local youth.
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