Swim Drink Fish
Stories
Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
Microfibres: The microplastic causing macro-problems in global waters
There’s a lot of concern over plastics these days. Plastic pollution now accounts for 80% of all the waste in the Great Lakes. But one particular type of microplastic has long gone under the radar for years –microfibres.
Shoreline syringes and what to do if you spot one
There is nothing quite like feeling sand between your toes when you are barefoot on the beach. The last thing you want to do is step on something sharp. Even more horrifying is if that sharp object turns out to be a discarded needle.
Lake Ontario water colours: What the lake’s hue can tell you
The colour of the lake can tell us a lot about the lake’s shape, depth, geology, and weather. We can also learn a lot about what is happening in and around the water. Let’s take a look at Lake Ontario’s water colours and see what the different shades can tell us.
Waterkeeper to participate in upcoming public hearings: Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), Cameco conversion facility, and TransCanada Energy East pipeline
Through the Participant Funding Program, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper recently received funding to participate in three upcoming intervenor hearings later this year.
Bringing the “Swim Drink Fish prism” to the Climate Summit of the Americas
Waterkeeper Mark Mattson is flying to Mexico to attend the Climate Summit of the Americas as a panelist. As the event approaches, Mark considers the immensity of what the event aims to achieve. And what better way to approach the enormous challenge of climate change than looking at one thing: water.
Toronto Island Lake Swim: Perfect time to get your feet wet
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to help protect your watershed is to simply experience it. Jump in the lake and connect with it. It’s no surprise that when we found out about Toronto Island local, Kathleen McDonnell – who swam in the lake every day for a year, all 365 days – we had to get in touch with her.
Madhu Nagaraja: Get to know your community by jumping into your lake
Some of the greatest adventures are experienced when we least expect it. So if you’re looking for some inspiration to get yourself excited for the upcoming Toronto Island Lake Swim, look no further. Madhu Nagaraja swam in his first open-water race in 2003. Since then, Madhu has taken on some of the greatest open water challenges that mother nature has to offer – including swimming across Lake Ontario.
For Media