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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.