Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Honouring the Citizen Scientists of the Toronto Monitoring Hub
Are you someone who is concerned about environmental issues such as pollution and climate change? Do you want to help make a difference in protecting local water bodies, but you don't know where to start? Then you should become a citizen scientist with the Toronto Monitoring Hub.
Toronto Harbour seeing effects of rising Lake Ontario water levels
Lake Ontario’s swim season has arrived during record high water levels. As you start spending more time by the water, you will notice how these water levels impact your favourite waterfront destinations.
Is Hamilton about to re-connect with Lake Ontario?
This week the Hamilton Spectator reported Hamilton City Council has requested city staff provide transparency to its residents, within 24-hours of sewage overflows in the harbour and surrounding creeks.
Can sewers overflow in dry weather?
Our data shows Toronto’s combined sewers overflow during dry weather, not just during a rainfall event. This raises important questions. Is the City of Toronto’s sewer system overcapacity? Could dry weather sewer overflows be linked to to new urban developments? Here’s what you need to know.
Connect with Waterkeeper this recreational water season
As you start planning your recreational water activities, here are five ways to connect with Waterkeeper.