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Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
What water means to Barbara Cole, artist
What does water mean to me as an artist? In a word – EVERYTHING.
Gala Blog #5: Volunteers, we need you!
Fun fact about the Waterkeeper Gala: it takes 100 volunteers to make the event run. The Gala is hands-down our biggest volunteer event of the year.
Gala Blog #4: 4 surprising ways the Waterkeeper Gala has changed the future (so far)
What makes the Waterkeeper Gala the highlight of our year? The event raises funds for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. But the true impact is much greater than the dollars-raised tally. Unexpected relationships. Behind-the-scenes moments. They have a big impact.
5 Things You Need To Know for a Swimmable Summer
The workshop entitled "5 Things You Need To Know for a Swimmable Summer," focused on helping recreational water users identify and address pollution problems that pose health and safety risks. By explaining water quality standards and rules that protect your right to swimmable water, water-lovers can safely enjoy summer along Toronto's waterfront.
4th Annual Waterkeeper Gala and Art Auction to Feature Wade Davis, April 23 in Toronto (Press Release)
The 4th Annual Waterkeeper Gala Toronto will take place Thursday, April 23, 2015. Wade Davis to anchor the star-studded charity gala at the CBC building. RBC returns as presenting sponsor of fundraiser for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.
Conservation groups ask Government of Canada to classify microbeads “toxic” (Press Release)
Environmental Defence, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, and Ottawa Riverkeeper, represented by counsel at Ecojustice, have submitted a formal request to Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, asking the government to place microbeads on the Priority Substances List. The request, if accepted, would prompt a review on a priority basis of whether microbeads should be classified as a toxic substance.
Being a Waterkeeper is hard. Artists make it easier.
From the inception of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, no group stepped up more than the writers, musicians, actors, poets, painters, and photographers. And this year's series of Waterkeeper Galas is proof. Artists are often the most active and visionary validators for swimmable drinkable fishable water.
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