Swim Drink Fish Stories
Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
A Model Sewage Alert System: Safeguarding Toronto’s Waterways and Communities
This 7-step guide can be used to ensure an accurate and effective real-time sewage alert system.
A New Waterkeeper for Lake Ontario
Since 2001, I have served in the role of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper protecting, restoring and celebrating this Great Lake. While I will continue as President and CEO of Swim Drink Fish, I am excited to announce that Gregary Ford, our Vice President, has been appointed as the new Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.
More Than Just Swimming: The Importance of Recreational Water Quality
The International Joint Commission Health Professionals Advisory Board has raised alarms about increasing microbial threats to the Great Lakes, stressing the need for better testing to ensure public health and safety. In response, Swim Drink Fish’s Swim Guide has emerged as a vital tool in modernizing water quality data collection and sharing.
No Swimming Allowed: A Look at the History of Humber Bay
The City of Toronto has a long history of engagement with its waterfront. Take a dive into the story of one area of the waterfront with a rocky past.
Kingston: A Water Literate City
Kingston is a water literate city, full of water literate people! As a vibrant, historic city nestled on the northeast shores of Lake Ontario and at the beginning of the St. Lawrence river, it is no surprise the people of Kingston are deeply connected to the waterfront.
A Call for Cleaner Waters in Toronto’s Western Beaches
We are submitting a letter to Dianne Saxe, Councillor for Ward 11 University—Rosedale. The letter requests the implementation of real-time monitoring (RTM) for combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Toronto’s Western Beaches.
Introducing our 2024 Summer Staff
Each year, we bring on a dedicated team of summer staff to make the most of the warm weather and help make what we do possible. Let’s take a moment to meet the newest additions to our team, and learn what led them to their passion for swimmable, drinkable and fishable water.
Lessons Learned from Edmonton’s River Valley
Swim Drink Fish is happy to provide data to rec water users along the North Saskatchewan River while helping push forward the notion of Edmonton as a swimmable city.
Why are there so many Canada geese?
Ask any Canadian, and they probably know someone who has been chased by a Canada goose at some point in their life. The species is a long-standing part of Canadian heritage, and their characteristic V-shaped flying formation often symbolizes the change of seasons.
Blue Flags awarded to 16 beaches and nine marinas in Canada for 2024, announces Swim Drink Fish
16 beaches and nine marinas have earned the prestigious Blue Flag Canada award this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards
