Swim Drink Fish Stories
Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
National Truth and Reconciliation Day
What is a settler? Official definition states it as, “a person who moves with a group of others to live in a new country or area.”
Now, dictionaries and definitions in the English language are creations of colonialism, or at least the colonial system so many of us still use and function under. This means understanding our representation as settlers needs to be acknowledged more, not just the stated definition, but much more than that.
A Guide to What You Can and Can't Put Down the Toilet
Imagine life without a toilet.
Pretty bad, right? These unsung heroes save the day with every flush. But these heroes are often overlooked and it's crucial to be mindful of what we dispose of in them. Flushing the wrong items can clog pipes in our homes and sewer systems, and contribute to water pollution when combined sewer systems overflow. Let's delve into what is flushable and what isn't.
The Heart of Summer: A Closer Look at Our Dedicated Hub Staff
It goes without saying that summer is our busy season. Our Recreational Water Monitoring Hubs have been on the move and whether you’re in Edmonton, Kingston, Toronto, Vancouver, or even Victoria, you’ve likely seen our staff out and about monitoring sites or helping share the wealth of knowledge that is water literacy.
Nurturing Positivity in the Face of Eco-Anxiety
In today's world, news headlines and social media posts tend to emphasize environmental loss and destruction. While it is important to spread awareness of environmental issues and alarming events, the emphasis on these problems and disasters can often lead to feelings of despair and hopelessness. Some may call it eco-anxiety, and those who work in the environmental field are no strangers to those feelings.
Swim Drink Fish Board Announcement
At Swim Drink Fish, we see our movement of creating clean water for everyone a collective effort. Afterall, that's what a healthy movement is, collaboration, unity, and a togetherness that leaves no one behind. That type of collective effort takes strong leadership.
Detective Freshwater Sources in Vancouver
Our Recreational Water Monitoring Reports from 2022 will be released soon. We wanted to take this opportunity to expand on some content in our Vancouver report.
Defining "Swimmable"
“Swimmable”? Our work focuses on the state of the water, and rich biodiversity is a great indicator of healthy waters. We encompass this goal by working towards water that is swimmable, drinkable and fishable. But what does that mean?
New Beginnings: Meet the Dynamic Additions to our Vancouver Team
It’s been an exciting year at the Vancouver Community Water Monitoring Hub. The team has been working hard to restructure and implement new technology and protocols to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information about water quality on the West Coast.
Galiano Island BioBlitz
Swim Drink Fish was fortunate enough to be part of the Galiano Island BioBlitz with the Galiano Conservancy Association, Oceanwise, Hakai Institute and a whole host of community members and visitors.
