Swim Drink Fish Stories
Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
Swim Drink Fish Vice President, Gregary Ford Named to 2025 Clean50 Emerging Leader Cohort
Swim Drink Fish is proud to announce that Vice President and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Gregary Ford, has been selected as a 2025 Clean50 Emerging Leaders Cohort member. This recognition celebrates Canada’s top leaders under the age of 35 who are making significant contributions to the advancement of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Community Science Around the Great Lakes
Our organization is rooted in community science, also known as participatory science. If you aren’t familiar with the term, community science can be defined as public participation in scientific research.
Saying Good Bye to Summer on the West Coast
There is nothing more local than turning urban centres into climate resilient examples. That’s what swimmable cities are. They encapsulate the intersectionality of environmental stewardship, social well-being and economic prosperity.
Summer Reflections: Our Team's Connection to Water
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of summer. Summer is our busy season, attending events, hosting workshops, and meeting our supporters and volunteers along the water's edge, but despite our busy calendars, our staff made time to enjoy the fruits of our labour this summer by connecting with water.
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.
