Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Ask Joseph Boyden and Edward Burtynsky what it means to be a water leader
Joseph Boyden and Edward Burtynsky are fantastic speakers. But what is it about them that enables them to captivate and inspire their audience? After a busy month on the road, Waterkeeper Mark Mattson confirms what he believes make great water leaders.
Tanis Rideout welcomes Marilyn Bell back to Lake Ontario
Poet-Laureate, Tanis Rideout, helps us express our deep affection for the return of one of Lake Ontario's greatest Ambassadors.
Welcome to Lake Ontario
The Pan Am Games. 41 Countries. 51 Sports. 7500 Athletes. 32 Venues. All scattered around 1 Great Lake. Athlete or spectator, Waterkeeper Mark Mattson welcomes each one of you to Lake Ontario.
Climate change, extreme weather are Great Lakes issues
Though the media reports don’t connect the Climate Summit to the lake next door, they are related. As goes our climate change and adaptation strategies, so goes Lake Ontario.
Three key sustainability tips to guide you this National Fishing Week
It’s National Fishing Week in Canada meaning you can can fish license-free until July 12th! But many people have questions about water quality and the safety of eating fish from the Great Lakes. Whether you are an experienced angler or trying the sport for the first time, here are the top three tips for a sustainable fishing (and eating!) experience.
POLL: Should the City of Toronto notify the public when bypasses happen at wastewater treatment plants?
We want to hear from you. With the Pan Am Games just days away, thousands are about to jump in – Torontonians and visitors from around the world. Is it time the City of Toronto informed the public when its waters are unsafe?
4 spin techniques polluters love, with examples from the City of Toronto sewage case
What does a polluter or apologist do when they are at odds with public opinion? In the years that I have been practicing environmental law, I’ve watched time and time again as people use the same spin techniques to downplay public concerns. It works more often than I’d like to admit. And it’s happening right now here in Toronto.
We answer your questions about Toronto's brown waterfront
Our phone has been ringing off the hook with questions about Toronto's waterfront - specifically, what's going on with the brown water. Here's some basic information to help you understand what's happening. (Spoiler alert: it's sewage).
City of Toronto withholding information about sewage bypasses
No one should ever get sick from a day out on the water. Recreational water illnesses can be prevented by providing the public with reliable, current information about water quality. If people can make informed choices about where and when to swim, thousands of waterborne illnesses would be prevented each year. That’s what makes Toronto’s recent storm – and the government’s silence – so infuriating.
Transforming the Joe Burke Wolfe Island Literary Festival with watermarks
Great writers, great people, and a Great Lake. By sharing their affection for literature and Canadian culture, this annual literary festival is now a community favourite.