Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Healthy Parks, Healthy People: The benefits of connecting Canadians with nature
Spending even just a bit of time outside – in a forest, by a creek, on a mountain, in a city park – does a world of good for our mental, physical, and social well-being. The more you nurture your relationship with nature, the greater the benefits to your health. Tomorrow Friday, July 17th, you can visit any Ontario Provincial Park for free.
4 Reasons Why You're Not at the Beach Right Now
People love beaches. One in four Canadians will visit a beach this year. One in three Canadians says that their fondest memories of outdoor activities involve water. We love beaches so much that we will spend 13 weeks of our lives at the beach. This begs the question - why aren’t we all at the beach right now?