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Press Release: Canadian artists, philanthropists contribute to another outstanding Waterkeeper Gala
Over four hundred influential artists, athletes, philanthropists and business leaders gathered for an inspirational evening at the 6th Annual Waterkeeper Gala presented by McKeil Marine. The event was held for the third time at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre in Toronto last Thursday, April 20th. More than $550,000 was raised at the event, bringing the event’s fundraising tally to $2.9-million over the past six years.
Waterkeeper's submission on the National Energy Board modernization review process
Waterkeeper's full submission to the Expert Panel of the National Energy Board modernization review process.
The rain effect: when sewage hits the Toronto Harbour
Photos and water samples tell the story of what a combined sewer overflow looks like in the Toronto Harbour, and how it affects water quality.
Waterkeeper's submission for the Pickering Waste Management Facility relicensing hearing
Waterkeeper's written submissions discuss several identified concerns with the Pickering Waste Management Facility and provide recommendations for improving the facility’s planned expansion and routine operations.
Toronto Harbour sampling: winter edition
Waterkeeper collected samples from the Toronto Harbour on seven occasions over the winter season. Learn all about the test results and what we observed on the Toronto waterfront.
Parliamentary Committee releases report on navigation protection review
The report contains eleven recommendations to the federal government, but it does advocate for the significant changes recommended by environmental and Indigenous experts.
U.S. budget reveals massive cuts to Great Lakes restoration
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget blueprint essentially eliminates the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Here's a roundup of what we have to say on the matter.
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