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At the Great Lakes World Series with Dave Bidini - Part 2
The last time two Great Lakes teams played each other at the World Series was in 1945. It's with great pleasure to have none other than long-time Waterkeeper friend and supporter, Dave Bidini writing for us as this exciting Great Lakes series unfolds. Here is his second article for the Great Lakes World Series.
At the Great Lakes World Series with Dave Bidini - Part 1
The World Series starts tonight at 8pm with Chicago playing at Cleveland's Progressive Field. The last time two Great Lakes teams played each other at this level was in 1945. It's with great pleasure to have none other than long-time Waterkeeper friend and supporter, Dave Bidini writing for us as this exciting Great Lakes series unfolds. Here is the first in his series.
Sewage treatment plant struggles: Protect your lake with each flush
Wipes are one of the most common non-flushable items found clogging pipes and causing damage to wastewater systems. Waterkeeper took a closer look at the wipes-situation and met with the CIty of London's wastewater expert, Barry Orr.
That’s a wrap! September water sampling with Waterkeeper’s Investigation Team
Last month, Waterkeeper's Investigation Team collected water samples from 3 key sites along Toronto’s inner harbour. Waterkeeper’s sampling trips were an extension of a larger ongoing investigation on Toronto’s sewage pollution which we spearheaded 3 years ago. The results from our summer of sampling will be publicly released in a report later this fall.
What happened after we launched our first crowdfunding campaign: “Swimmable Lake Ontario”
Waterkeeper launched our first ever crowdfunding campaign: Swimmable Lake Ontario earlier this summer. But this was about more than raising money. It was about connecting Torontonians to the lake – making sure they can enjoy Toronto’s water without the threat of getting sick. Having never crowdfunded before, we didn’t know what to expect. Here's what happened.
Reviewing Lake Ontario’s ailing radioactive wounds in Port Hope: PHAI and Cameco’s Conversion Facility
Waterkeeper submitted comments on the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) and Cameco’s Port Hope Conversion Facility (PHCF) to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). Waterkeeper will participate in the public hearing for both projects next month in Port Hope. While some progress has been made to ensure the initiative supports a more swimmable, drinkable, and fishable Lake Ontario, more work is still needed.
A Big Night for Water: Musicians, Artists and Canadian Leaders Gather for Second Annual Waterkeeper Gala presented by TELUS
Award-winning Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky will present the keynote remarks at the second annual Waterkeeper Gala Vancouver presented by TELUS on Thursday, October 13, 2016 to raise funds for Swim Drink Fish Canada and B.C.'s Fraser Riverkeeper.
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