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Your Essential 2026 Polar Bear Plunge Guide
Jumping into freezing water is no joke, and it’s as much mental as it is physical. Here are a few tips to help you prepare to cold plunge into 2026
5 Ways to Protect Water in 2026
Resolving to protect water in the new year doesn’t just improve your life; it improves the lives of your neighbours, your community, and the millions of people who rely on your local watershed.
Where Does Algae Go In the Winter?
Every spring, we are inundated with questions when algae blooms inevitably pop up.
“Where did all this algae come from? There wasn't any a few weeks ago!”
Winter Reading for Water Lovers
A list of book recommendations from the Swim Drink Fish staff
12 Days of Fishmas 🐟
The Great Lakes are home to over 100 species of fish, many of which your average angler may be unfamiliar with. In the spirit of giving, we wanted to give these often under appreciated fish some attention:
Our 2025 in Review: Reflections from the Team
As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to shine a light on the people who make Swim Drink Fish what it is. None of our impact this year would be possible without them.
A Year of Water, Wonder, and Work: Reflections from the Water’s Edge
President Mark Mattson reflects on a meaningful year at Swim Drink Fish.
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