Swim Drink Fish Stories
Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
Take the Plunge: A Guide to New Year Polar Bear Swims
Will you ring in the brand new year with a plunge into wintry waters? Whether you relish January 1’s icy swim events or whether you simply lost a bet at a New Year’s Eve party here are a few tips to keep you safe during this invigorating annual tradition.
Notice: Swim Drink Fish Pausing Water Monitoring at Ontario Place
Due to the uncertainty surrounding access to West Island, Swim Drink Fish will pause our water quality monitoring program at the West Island Beach for the foreseeable future. We’ve been grateful for the ability to support the many amazing folks who access our water quality results to make an informed decision about when they can access the waters at Ontario Place.
The Future of Leadership in BC
A Joint Announcement from Lauren Brown Hornor and Matt Brown
Biinaagami: a call to revitalize our waters
Biinaagami — a term bestowed upon this initiative by Anishinaabek grandmothers Barbara Nolan and Donna Debassige of Mnidoo Mnising (“Island of the Great Spirit” or Manitoulin Island) — translates to “clean, pure waters” in Anishinaabemowin. It stands as a testament to our undertaking, not just in name but in spirit.
B.C.'s new funding mechanism is a big step in protecting our big trees
The big return of pink salmon we’re seeing this fall took far too long. A catalyst was removing open-pen fish farming in the Discovery Islands. To keep our salmon coming back means we need to keep our big trees standing.
When it comes to climate change mitigation and adaptation, cities need to lead
Working in communications in the environmental sector, you used to have to really pull on the climate change thread to explain to the public that things were bad, getting worse and about to be catastrophic. But now, we need only a gentle tug at that thread to see that climate change is the devil holding together our new hellscape.
Victoria Hub: End of Summer Update
As the cooler autumn season gains momentum, we’re excited to offer an update on the Victoria Hub’s inaugural three months at the Power To Be base camp by Prospect Lake. It has been a memorable start for the Hub, marked by the establishment of our lab and office space, the commencement of weekly sampling off the dock, joining a network of passionate water stewards, and engaging community members at events and workshops.
Press Release: Swim Drink Fish and Canaqua Sports
Swim Drink Fish Canada and Canaqua Sports are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership to promote swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water for everyone. The partnership will leverage the expertise and passion of both organizations to engage more open-water swimmers, users, and communities with water quality monitoring and advocacy.
The Hidden Menace: Fatbergs
There’s a unique and unsuspecting menace that’s taking cities across the world by storm and they go by the name… fatbergs.
Swim Season Impacts 2023
Every water sample provides new insights, every conversation about water brings further education, and every water steward can inspire others to take action. Remember, every action, no matter how large or small, can make an impact. We’ve made a lot of progress this season and are excited to share some highlights.
