Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
After 15 years, where is swimmable drinkable fishable water today?
Waterkeeper has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of people who want to do more for their watershed. That's why, on the week of our 15th anniversary, we're turning the spotlight on them.
I tweeted about sewage. This is what happened next.
How Waterkeeper’s investigation into Toronto’s sewage bypass problem started. Mark Mattson tells the story behind our Request for Review application on the anniversary of the 2013 flood.
Gord Downie, Edward Burtynsky help raise $500,000 for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper at RBC-sponsored art auction
The 2014 Waterkeeper Gala presented by RBC set a new fundraising record for the annual event, bringing in $500,000 to support Lake Ontario Waterkeeper’s work on water issues. The evening featured a lineup of powerful performances by Peter Mansbridge, Edward Burtynsky, Sarah Harmer, Albert Schultz, Scott Thompson, Atom Egoyan, Tanis Rideout, Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram, Kevin Drew, Jian Ghomeshi, Andrea Nann, Leslie Feist, Wab Kinew, Gord Downie and The Sadies. The show was curated by gala co-host and longtime Waterkeeper supporter Gord Downie.
May Challenge: Why do you love water?
Why do you love water? Share your answer with us in 120 characters and you could win a pair of tickets to see Jack Johnson in concert May 28, 2014 in Toronto at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre.*
RBC, Waterkeeper, and the swim drink fish movement
RBC was one of the first supporters of Waterkeeper’s Swim Drink Fish project. Their foundation’s support helped Lake Ontario Waterkeeper create the Swim Guide, one of the most popular nonprofit apps in North America.
Thank you, RBC Blue Water Project
In addition to supporting Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's work, the RBC Blue Water Project is a key supporter of effective watershed protection organizations across Canada and around the world.
See how easily you can find a clean beach with our Swim Guide app
We built Swim Guide for one reason and one reason only: because we love your beaches. We want you to explore, enjoy and learn about the fantastic beaches near you.