The workshop was held in Uppsala, Sweden, on the 6–7th of February and was attended by 32 delegates representing all the Nordic countries. The meeting was a continuation of previous initiatives to start a Nordic network for people involved in pesticide monitoring. Current status on pesticide monitoring in the Nordic countries is presented in this report, as well as current status on development of Water Quality Standards for pesticides in surface water. Ideas on how to use monitoring data in the regulatory process and in risk assessment is also included. Results from discussion groups are presented and proposals for further contacts and meetings within the network are put forward.