Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Volunteer Opportunity: Skeleton Park Arts Festival
Will you help us at Skeleton Park in Kingston on the 22nd? We’re looking for volunteers to help out at the festival from 2 to 5 PM.
Email Rebecca Steele at beach@theswimguide.org to get involved.
Reflections on GroundSwell
I talked about each individual's personal connection to water. After I spoke, Teri Morrow of the Six Nations of the Grand River shared her poem "She resides there". I thought it was the perfect end to the event and asked her if we could share it here.
Take the water safety challenge this June
June means trips to the water to swim, kayak, paddle board, and more. This means it’s the perfect time to remind yourself how to stay safe on the water.
Our May Challenge winner is Ludiwine!
In May, Waterkeeper asked “why do you love water?” Thank you to the people who shared their great water stories.
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.
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.
Mark Mattson appointed to the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board
In early 2014, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper President, Mark Mattson, was appointed to the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board. In this post, Mark answers questions about why he joined, his areas of expertise, and his interests.
I took Pete Seeger, Gord Downie, & The Sadies to Wolfe Island for the weekend
Taking the April participation challenge, I realized that Pete Seeger and Gord Downie are emblematic of a powerful wave of environmental leaders who participate in social change while continuing to excel at their chosen craft.