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Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Canada Beach Report 2017 – Comparative Study of Canadian Recreational Water Quality Monitoring
The Canada Beach Report provides a comparison of different water quality monitoring programs and practices across Canada, province by province, territory by territory. The report is the first-ever comparative study of Canadian recreational water quality monitoring.
What can you do: Waterkeeper & Citizen Science
Big change requires lots of hands. One of the reasons water quality monitoring programs are some of the most popular citizen science programs is because people will show up for their beach, their favourite creek, their swimming hole, and fishing spot. They love their waterbodies and they will do what they can to protect them. Science benefits both the work being done to protect and restore swimmable, drinkable, fishable water and increase the information available to the public.
Waterkeeper in the Media - July 2017
July was a busy for our team, so here's a quick rundown of the media coverage from this month. We've been in the news speaking on issues like algae in the Great Lakes, the impacts of heavy rainfall on water quality, the Sewage Bypass Reporting Act, Grandmother Water Wakers in Kingston, and obstruction toward Donald Trump's proposed cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Join Waterkeeper for water sampling at Breakwater Park
By Hannah McDonald — This summer I am working for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper as the Water Literacy Assistant in Kingston. Part of my job is to test water quality in popular swimming areas along the waterfront.
Each week, I sample water from points along Breakwater Park and the Wolfe Island Boat Club. Then I take the samples to the lab where it is tested. I take those results and post them on Swim Guide so that recreational water users can make informed decisions about using the water.
Why your Kingston Shoreline Story is important.
The Shoreline Shuffle Salute Exhibit opened this past Saturday at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning. It was a beautiful day to remember the success of the 2013 Shoreline Shuffle, and to build on the progress of the original event with a community collection of Kingston Waterfront Stories.
Kingston's Shoreline Shuffle Salutes your Waterfront Memories
On June 23, 2013 in Kingston, ON a public protest called the Shoreline Shuffle took place where several hundred’s of people walked, paddled and cycled 7.7km along Kingston’s downtown shoreline to raise awareness about the need for better public access and waterfront planning in their city.
History Week: Looking back at Kingston and Wolfe Island’s waterfront over the years
Come out and learn something new - something spooky - something ancient - about our lake’s history. Because, how does that saying go - something about those who don’t know their history…?
Grandmother Josephine Mandamin and the For Earth & Water Walk 2017 Reach Kingston
Anishinawbe Grandmother Josephine Mandamin has walked the perimeter of every great lake since 2003. This year will be her final walk. A celebration to welcome the Water Walkers in Kingston is planned for Lake Ontario Park at 5pm July 7th.
The Lake Ontario Explore Challenge!
From June 30 - August 12 we challenge you to get out and visit 10 select spots on Lake Ontario near Kingston and Wolfe Island. Snap your selfie at that location, and share it on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. For each LOExplore site you share online you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of our #LOExplore prizes.
Updated: Heavy rains cause overflow of untreated water at Port Hope and Port Granby
CNSC conducts field inspection following the overflow of untreated water at Port Hope waste management facility—identifies deficiencies in emergency preparedness and contingency planning for storing untreated water.