Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
The price of salt: How road salts are affecting our Great Lakes
Around Lake Ontario, winter-weather forecasts bring out road salt. This means crunchy sidewalks, dog booties and salt-stained shoes. It also means severe impacts for Lake Ontario’s watershed and its aquatic life.
Skip the Wash, Save the Lake: reducing road salt’s impact on our water
How does pollution get into Lake Ontario? Sewers are a contributing factor and car washing in the winter is especially harmful. Here's how to help.
Press Release: Car dealerships take charge on water quality
Toronto Honda and Toronto Kia launch a new campaign to improve Lake Ontario water quality in partnership with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Skip the Wash, Save the Lake reduces water pollution and the number of car washes at both dealerships."
Road salt hurts the Great Lakes
Road salt is a staple of Canadian winters. When temperatures dip below 0°C road salt is an effective solution for icy conditions. But what happens when road salt washes away?