Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Public interest groups disappointed by Court ruling on Darlington nuclear project
Last week, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled to reject the need to publicly assess OPG's Darlington new nuclear project. While Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Northwatch, CELA and Greenpeace are disappointed with this decision, the next move to appeal to the Supreme Court is currently in consideration.
This free Drink Guide app lists all Canadian drinking water alerts
Looking for a current list of drinking water advisories in Canada? Want to know if there are any advisories for tap water in your home town? The free Drink Guide (app) and Water Today (website) have the latest updates.
Sampling Toronto's waste ridden waters: The Keating Channel
This summer, Waterkeeper collected water samples with award-winning documentary duo, the Water Brothers. With the water coming from one of Toronto's most contaminated areas, the results were shocking – even to us.
Decision Making and Power Plants: Renewing Darlington’s Refurbishment License
The Darlington nuclear plant is located 60 km from downtown Toronto and right next to Lake Ontario. Ontario Power Generation wants to spend billions to refurbish the plant enabling it to operate until 2055. This is a major decision, so why doesn't the decision making process reflect this?
This T-shirt will change your life
For the first time, the Swim Drink Fish T-shirts are available for sale online. But we're not as concerned about selling the shirt. We want you to understand what the symbols on the shirt mean. Krystyn explains.
Waterkeeper Swim Guide and The Weather Network announce new partnership to help you plan a better day at the beach
Swim Guide, the most helpful beach information service on the web, has teamed up with Pelmorex Media, owner and operator of The Weather Network and MétéoMédia, to help people plan a better day at the beach.
City of Toronto has opportunity to show leadership on Great Lakes in wake of sewage decision
Toronto is the largest in the country. Its political influence rivals, if not equals, the Ministry of the Environment’s. The MOE's recent decision to notify the public of wet weather water quality gives the City of Toronto an opportunity to become a leader on recreational water protection.
The hidden history in Toronto beach names
Rouge Beach. Woodbine-Ashbridge's Bay. Cherry Beach. Hanlan's Point. Every beach name has a story behind it. Learn about the name, and the unique history of the place seems to come alive. Maybe it’s because I’m from Toronto, but I feel like the city’s beaches have some of the most fascinating backstories. And since Toronto is still Swim Guide’s biggest market, I have a hunch I am not the only one who loves this city’s beaches.
Toronto Island Lake Swim 2015: Celebrating a Swimmable Toronto
Lake Ontario’s waters were so polluted in the 1950s and 1960s that it consistently made people ill. That's no secret. But water quality is like the weather – it constantly changes. And to help break the stigma that Toronto’s waters are unswimmable, an enticing opportunity was created for Torontonians to get them back in the water.
Community Cases: Why Waterkeeper strives to create leaders out of ordinary citizens
This year, we’ve received more Pollution Reports than ever before. More community members are finding reasons to be engaged and involved – which is great. But after pollution is reported, what happens next? President and Waterkeeper Mark Mattson took time to talk about community cases and explain why they are so important for creating a future where we can all swim, drink, and fish.