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Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Paddlefest attendees rally behind the Watermark Project
Waterkeeper attended MEC Paddlefest 2017 this past weekend to talk about water quality and rec water use. People's desire to do their part to protect the lake became a dominant theme, and it was the Watermark Project that became the answer. Paddlefest attendees rallied behind the Watermark Project as a means to do their part to protect our waters.
Sewage hits Sunnyside beach, just in time for the summer swim season
If it pours rain on Friday afternoon and you head to the beach on Saturday, there’s a good chance you’re exposing yourself to sewage pollution despite that green flag flying. How often do you really want to hear about sewage spills and Lake Ontario? Are you afraid to swim in the lake? We want to hear from you.