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Thank You for Supporting Artists for Water 2026
Over 250 dedicated supporters gathered at The Design Exchange in downtown Toronto, where we celebrated the vital role of art and music in protecting our waterways and raised $417,000 for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.
Why the Swim Drink Fish Art for Water Gala Matters Now More Than Ever: A Fan’s Note
Mark Mattson reflects on 14 years of Artists for Water.
Blue Flags awarded to 13 beaches and 10 Marinas in Canada for 2026, announces Swim Drink Fish
13 beaches and 10 marinas have earned the prestigious Blue Flag award in Canada this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards.
Happy Birthday, Kevin Lowe: A Legend On and Off the Ice
Some people change the world around them; others change the lives of the people they work with. Kevin Lowe has done both.
At the Water’s Edge: My Birthday Reflections on Being a Waterkeeper
Last week, I celebrated another year on this beautiful planet, in this remarkable country. Birthdays have a way of making you pause—of taking stock of where you are, and where you’re headed. Especially when it comes to your life’s work.
For me, that work has always come down to one thing: being a Waterkeeper.
Start a Virtuous Cycle: Go Swim
For years, we at Swim Drink Fish have been guided by a data-driven mission: sampling water, reporting on quality, identifying hidden and not-so-hidden beaches, and sharing clear, trusted information so you can swim where it is proven safe. But data only gets us part of the way. To truly save a body of water, people have to love it. And to love it, they have to touch it.
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