About SwAM

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, SwAM, is a government agency that works for flourishing seas, lakes and streams for the benefit and enjoyment of all.

How we work for the sustainable use of the sea, lakes, watercourses and fish

Our fundamental mission, according to our instruction from the government, includes the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of lakes, watercourses, the sea and fish resources.
What is happening to the sea, lakes and watercourses

The seas surrounding Sweden are under pressure in the form of littering, toxic emissions, shipwrecks leaking oil, increasing boat traffic and substances that cause eutrophication.
Water – the basis of the blue economy

Water is not only a home for animals and plants and our most important food. Water is also an extremely important social resource and the basis for what is often called the blue economy.
About the Agency

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, SwAM, is a government agency that works for flourishing seas, lakes and streams for the benefit and enjoyment of all.
Areas of Responsibility

As a government agency overseeing marine- and water-related issues, our responsibilities cover a broad range of areas. Many other national bodies are also involved in the same issues; we work collabor...
Jobs and Internships

Interested in working or interning for us? Please keep in mind that Swedish is our working language.
Logo

Please follow the guidelines below for using our logo. It is important for us that it is used in the correct way to clearly show the role we play in a particular context, for example as a co-sponsor o...
About This Site

Our website is still growing so you may not yet find everything you are looking for.
Whistleblowing

In accordance with the Swedish law, SWAM has dedicated channels for reporting irregularities in the agency’s operations. These internal channels are designed to enable secure reporting from persons wi...