San Francisco rang in the new year with a series of atmospheric river events that had catastrophic impacts across California.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

“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