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Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
“Flushables” wreaking havoc
Just because you can successfully flush something down your toilet does not mean it's "flushable." Trust me. After last winter’s icestorm, I was one of the many Torontonians who had to deal with bursting, breaking, and back-upping pipes.
Latest Buzz on Microbeads
We know the damage microbeads are causing to our waterways and our health. So what's being done?
Swim Guide jumps into New Zealand's waters
Last month, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper celebrated 13 years of working towards swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. A big part of our more recent success is due to an app called Swim Guide.
The Microbeads Rule of Thumb
The first step in solving this macro problem is to stop purchasing products containing microbeads. But how do you know which items contain microbeads and which don’t?
Road salt hurts the Great Lakes
Road salt is a staple of Canadian winters. When temperatures dip below 0°C road salt is an effective solution for icy conditions. But what happens when road salt washes away?
Give a Beach, Save the Lake
Looking for the perfect last-minute holiday gift for someone you love?
6 Qualities of a Water Leader – Presentation for the OEAC's Water For Life
On November 13, 2014, our Swim Guide Coordinator Gabrielle Parent-Doliner gave a special presentation at the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee's event, Water For Life. Through Wallace's story, Gabrielle showed why it's so important to know your watermark.
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