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Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
Lessons Learned from Edmonton’s River Valley
Swim Drink Fish is happy to provide data to rec water users along the North Saskatchewan River while helping push forward the notion of Edmonton as a swimmable city.
Why are there so many Canada geese?
Ask any Canadian, and they probably know someone who has been chased by a Canada goose at some point in their life. The species is a long-standing part of Canadian heritage, and their characteristic V-shaped flying formation often symbolizes the change of seasons.
Blue Flags awarded to 16 beaches and nine marinas in Canada for 2024, announces Swim Drink Fish
16 beaches and nine marinas have earned the prestigious Blue Flag Canada award this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards
Thank You for Supporting Artists for Water 2024
Our community in Toronto came together to celebrate art, music, and clean water in a big way!
More than 275 supporters gathered at the Globe & Mail Centre to attend a special evening that raised over $485,000 towards swimmable, drinkable, fishable water for everyone.
How the EPA’s Latest Ruling Targets Forever Chemicals
Diving into the world of health and environmental regulations can feel daunting and difficult to navigate but these conversations are important and impact each and every one of us
Predictive Models 101
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. You might have even noticed it beside water quality results online. Let’s talk about what that means and what it says about harmful bacteria that might be present in the water.
Adopt-a-Site Program: Empowering Community Science
In our ongoing efforts to foster water literacy and community engagement, we’re excited to spotlight the recent success of our Adopt-a-Site Program. The Kew-Balmy group has been an incredible example of community initiative. This dedicated group of local cold-water enthusiasts has taken water quality monitoring into their own hands.
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