Swim Drink Fish Stories
Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
Data Discovery in Vancouver
We operate water quality monitoring hubs across the country – and it was not until recently that we began operating them as a national network where each hub’s operations are frequently reviewed to ensure that standards and procedures are being held to the same quality assurance protocols.
The Season of Cold Plunges
There are two types of people in the world: those that simply survive the winter and those that indulge in it. Believe it or not, there are a handful of people that find solace in the cold, and it’s actually easier than any of us might think to take the plunge into embracing the cold weather.
Let’s Talk About Burnout
As we approach the end of the year, we want to acknowledge that many of us may be feeling the effects of burnout. With that being said, we thought it would be timely to share some tips and resources to help you manage and cope with these feelings.
Reflecting on 2022
The Swim Drink Fish monitoring hubs bring people to the water's edge from Vancouver, BC, all the way to Kingston, ON. This sampling season brought our hub staff a variety of experiences that taught them a lot about the world and the people around them.
Greenwashing is Clogging Our Drains and Polluting Our Waterways
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word “flushable” as “suitable for disposal by flushing down a toilet.” It’s no surprise that when consumers see products advertised as flushable on the shelf, they make the assumption that they are safe to flush; why wouldn’t they be?
Swim Drink Fish Bill 23 Submission
We at Swim Drink Fish believe Bill 23 must be delayed. Something as drastic as this needs the proper due diligence of meaningful consultation. Which means leading with Indigenous communities and full consideration of all public input received through the Environmental Registry.
A Canadian Keystone’s Upstream Struggle
Keystone species define an ecosystem as they are the glue that holds a habitat together. These species are critical to the world around us. They play such an integral role in the healthy functioning of their ecosystem that without their continued presence, these biological communities could cease to exist altogether. One keystone species in particular that continues to have a profound impact on the waters, forests, and people of Canada, is salmon.
Being a Water Steward
You need water, but the water also needs you. The effects of our actions around water stewardship have a ripple effect that expands across our communities, across oceans and even over generations. We all play an integral part in creating healthy waters, healthy communities and a healthier future.
The Roots of Swim Drink Fish
“Our roots go back a long way, so it’s hard to define it except through swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.” - Mark Mattson, President of Swim Drink Fish Canada
Nibi Bimaadiziwin - Water is Life
Many of us are disconnected from the traditional wisdoms and teachings around the waters that we are privileged to interact with everyday. These traditional perspectives can help us develop a deeper, and more meaningful relationship with water and all life.
