Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
1,000 people are wondering: Will Toronto’s sewage silence be reviewed?
Under provincial law, the Ministry has until September 9, 2014 to decide whether it will conduct a review. If they do, they could be helping to protect the health of thousands of GTA residents. 1,000 people think a review is warranted. We think a review is warranted. And so we wait ….
Lake Ontario shark vs aquatic fire-breathing dragon
We all need to go outside more often. Peer under the water and look for fish. Peek under rocks and look for bugs. Get to know what lives in the world around us. Perhaps you'll be the one to spot a shark or the mysterious Gaasyendietha next time.
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.
What does the head of the Cement Association of Canada think about water? Find out ...
Given Michael's enthusiasm for Waterkeeper friends, like the filmmakers behind Watermark, and his respect for the role that nonprofits can play in society, he seemed like a good candidate to answer an important question - why do you care about water? Watch the video to see his response (spoiler: it’s a good one).
What is the connection between a family-owned barge company and clean water? Take a look ...
Blair McKeil grew up spent much of his life on Lake Ontario - out on the water on ships, using the water, and getting to know it better than most people ever do. He taught us that water leaves its mark on everyone. Watch this LOW-produced video for the full story.
Our April Challenge Hero is Myron
Myron from Mississauga rose to the challenge. He was part of a team that planted 500 trees and shrubs at Spruce Park! Myron is our April Challenge hero.
What happened to Earth Day?
Earth Day 1970 changed the world. Twenty-million Americans took to the streets to demonstrate their support for environmental protection. It was the largest demonstration in U.S. history, and it emphasized people’s desire for clean air and water.
Your April Challenge: Participate in nature
Open the door, step outside, and participate in nature -- that’s your April challenge. We’re asking you to find one moment between now and April 30th to participate in nature. Take a deep breath of spring air. Look up at the sky. Plunge your hands into your garden.
Sh’aura loves Georgian Bay, and she’s our March challenge hero
We loved Sh’aura’s story because she instinctively did what most people do: tried to share the waterbody she loves with others. She invited us to her Bay, to see what she sees, and to enjoy what she enjoys. The joy of shared exploration is the foundation of the Waterbody Challenge.
Our new website is up and running (mostly)
Over the next few days we will be migrating most of the content from our old website - bear with us, because we have worked on a lot of projects over the last thirteen years! Want to send us some feedback? Click here.