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Canadian artists, philanthropists and athletes set new record for Waterkeeper Gala (Press Release)
Four hundred influential artists, philanthropists, athletes, and business leaders set a new fundraising record at the 5th Annual Waterkeeper Gala in Toronto last Thursday, April 21. More than $550,000 was raised at the event, bringing the gala’s fundraising tally to $2.4-million over the last five years.
STATEMENT re: Federal Court’s ruling in Darlington refurbishment appeal (Press Release)
Public interest groups are disappointed in a Federal Court of Appeal decision that found that the lack of public review of severe accidents and long term storage of nuclear waste is lawful if the nuclear regulator says so. Waterkeeper, Mark Mattson comments on the recent decision.
IJC survey: Great Lakes citizens value the Great Lakes for drinking water, recreation and as treasured natural resource
Eighty-five percent of Great Lakes citizens believe protecting the Great Lakes is highly important, according to one of the largest surveys ever conducted on public perception of the world’s largest freshwater system.
Need a Source? Waterkeeper can help you cover the Scarborough Waterfront Project (Press Release)
If you are a local reporter in Toronto and write about environmental stories, the Scarborough Waterfront Project probably affects you. Connect with us if you have any questions or want more information.
The Scarborough Waterfront Project: An opportunity to protect one of Lake Ontario’s great treasures
The TRCA’s Scarborough Waterfront Project is aimed at improving shoreline access, increasing connectivity and restoring habitat. These are important goals but Waterkeeper believes that water quality enhancement and watershed protection must be the project’s top priority.
No notifications, no information: Paddling with a floating condom
Last summer, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment decided that Toronto should notify the public of wet weather events. This will alert the public when recreational water quality is in question. If you happen to be one of Toronto’s many dedicated rec water users like Michael and Nadia Austin, you probably have a few concerns. Waterkeeper caught up with these two surfer-SUP’ers to discuss their recent experiences on the water.
Maternal, meditative, magical: The true weight of water
Many factors are considered when determining overall lake health. Water has many wondrous properties. But Tristan explains how the Great Lakes' complex ecology is heavily determined by one specific property: Water density. By understanding water density and how the lake responds to temperature, it is easier to see how human demands interact with the lake's seasonal cycle.
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