San Francisco rang in the new year with a series of atmospheric river events that had catastrophic impacts across California.

We operate water quality monitoring hubs across the country – and it was not until recently that we began operating them as a national network where each hub’s operations are frequently reviewed to ensure that standards and procedures are being held to the same quality assurance protocols.

There are two types of people in the world: those that simply survive the winter and those that indulge in it. Believe it or not, there are a handful of people that find solace in the cold, and it’s actually easier than any of us might think to take the plunge into embracing the cold weather.

As we approach the end of the year, we want to acknowledge that many of us may be feeling the effects of burnout. With that being said, we thought it would be timely to share some tips and resources to help you manage and cope with these feelings.

The Swim Drink Fish monitoring hubs bring people to the water's edge from Vancouver, BC, all the way to Kingston, ON. This sampling season brought our hub staff a variety of experiences that taught them a lot about the world and the people around them.