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How to Request for Your Community to be Included in the Ministry's Sewage Bypass Alert Review
Earlier this year, we wrote to the Ontario government to say that Torontonians should be informed when sewage is bypassed into Lake Ontario. People are out there on the lake paddling, surfing, and sailing and they have a right to know when their health or their waterway is in jeopardy.
Statement on Federal Court ruling on Life-extension of Darlington Reactors (Press Release)
NOVEMBER 26, 2014 (Toronto) – In a ruling dated November 25, 2014, the Federal Court has decided against overturning an environmental assessment on Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) proposal to extend the life of the four aging Darlington reactors.
Take the pledge. Bead the difference!
Take the pledge. Make a promise to us, to yourself, to your loved ones, and to your waters to stop purchasing items that contain microbeads.
Toronto’s beach renaissance
Last week, the Great Lakes Beach Association held their 2014 conference in Toronto where a spectrum of beach monitors gathered: scientists, government representatives, educators, researchers, and health unit officials. And the level engagement was incredible.
Toronto’s best kept secret is how much we love our beaches.
How'd your beach do?
Every year, nearly two-thirds of Canadians pack their swim gear and head out with their family and friends in search of swimmable water. As it turns out, reliable facts and figures about beach water quality are hard to come by.
Congratulations to our September Winner, Rich Wallin!
Last month, we asked you to recall where your greatest memory of water took place.
Government of Canada weakens Fisheries Act, again. (This time, it’s for the aquaculture industry)
Aquaculture facilities, like fish farms, pollute surrounding waters with pesticides, drugs and organic waste. The new regulations are intended to give more power to the aquaculture industry regulate itself.
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