Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Where does a clean water future begin?
The face of environmental law has changed in Canada in the last two years. What does that mean for environmentalism?
Introducing the National Water Centre and the Watermark Project
With the first announcement of the “Watermark Project”, the National Water Centre is asserting that discovering, collecting and sharing watermarks is in our national interest. The Project aims to capture 35-million watermarks in the coming years (one for every Canadian).
Toronto inches closer to better sewage pollution notification system; Ontario Environment Ministry launches review in response to Waterkeeper application (Press Release)
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change announced on September 10, 2014 that it will review public reporting about water quality issues during severe weather events. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper triggered the review with a legal application filed in July under the Environmental Bill of Rights.
Where did your greatest memory of water take place?
Think of your greatest memory of water. Were you fishing with your family? Swimming in the ocean? Or, are your memories of water connected to polluted beaches, contaminated drinking water, a spill or accident? No matter where you come from or who you are, water has left its mark on your life.
@Zombielle loves Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Congratulations to @Zombielle who tweeted her #ONParksLove for Presqu’ile Provincial Park! Thank you to everyone who participated. Your photos were great!
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 ….
August's Waterbody Challenge: Share your love for Ontario’s Parks!
With lush green forests, sand dunes, and precious freshwaters, Ontario’s parks are a treasure. Post your photo on Twitter and use #ONParkLove so we can see the park or park memory that you love most. This month, let’s celebrate Ontario’s incredible landscape. Looking forward to seeing what you all post! Good luck guys!
July 25th-27th is Swimmable Water Weekend
Swimmable Water Weekend is the perfect opportunity to go for a dip and remember what is so loveable about water in the first place. Join the global movement of people celebrating water by plunging into their local swimming holes, diving off docks, wadding into rivers, and crashing into the waves.
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.