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POLL: Have you ever experienced a recreational water illness?
Recreational water users are true ambassadors for swimmable water. Swimmers, paddlers, boaters, surfers, people who fish – you are the first to share your love for the lake. But you’re also the first to experience the negative side of poor water quality. Which is why we need to hear from you.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: A Short History
Next week, our Articling Student will attend the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Day 2 hearing for the relicensing of the Darlington Nuclear Plant. Since it will be Tristan's first time attending a CNSC hearing, his research has led him to ask two very important questions: What is the CNSC? And where did it come from?
Creating Social Impact with Swim Guide – Presentation at the GTEC Conference
On October 20, 2015, Waterkeeper Vice-President and Swim Guide Co-Creator Krystyn Tully presented Swim Guide at the "Social Impact as a Platform for Innovation" panel at the GTEC Conference in Ottawa. This is her presentation.
Ontario passes “swim drink fish” law to protect the Great Lakes
Ontario’s future is closely linked to the health of the Great Lakes. Those waterbodies feed our farms, quench our cities’ thirst, fuel industry, and form the backdrop for our social lives. So it was pretty exciting when Waterkeeper Mark Mattson stepped into the Ontario legislature on October 7, 2015 to witness the passage of the Great Lakes Protection Act.
Why I think Montreal’s sewage dump may be illegal
As an environmental lawyer, I know that major changes to the Fisheries Act in 2012, combined with special wastewater regulations that exempt sewage treatment plants from the standard rules, make these unchartered waters.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Content Coordinator/ Webmaster (Contract)
Waterkeeper is seeking a content coordinator for a four-month contract to help complete and launch three exciting new website projects.
Waterkeeper Swim Guide and Audiobooks.com team up to help you plan a perfect day at the beach (Press Release)
Swim Guide and Audiobooks are proud to announce their new partnership, making it easier for you to plan a perfect day at the beach.
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