Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Government responds to Parliamentary Committee report on the Fisheries Act
Sweeping changes made to the Fisheries Act in 2012 radically reduced protections for fish, fish habitat, and water across Canada. The federal government initiated a review of the act in 2016, including online consultations and a Standing Committee hearing. The Government of Canada released its official report in June 2017, promising more consultation and changes to the legislation.
Ground breaks on $5.4 million waterfront park upgrade - Kingston Whig-Standard - June 28, 2017
While work on Breakwater Park began earlier this week, local politicians picked up their ceremonial shovels for the official start of construction Wednesday.
Swim Drink Fish Canada Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the Breakwater Park redevelopment
KINGSTON — Today the City of Kingston along with their project partners officially broke ground on the redevelopment of Breakwater Park, a part of the Kingston Waterfront Master Plan.
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation generously provided a $500,000 donation to Swim Drink Fish Canada to support renovations, that will include: a new park promenade, a pedestrian bridge, pier upgrades, steps and seating, shoreline works – including water access – landscaping and tree planting.
Need a Source? Swim Guide’s new iOS app can help you discover the best beaches this summer (Press Release)
Toronto, Ontario, June 26, 2017 — Heading to the beach this holiday weekend? Beach goers can access even better beach and water quality information, including service in 3 languages, with the launch of Swim Guide’s 3rd version of the iOS app: Swim Guide 3.1
City of Toronto now sending out sewage bypass alerts
In July of 2014, Waterkeeper filed a request to the province to bring sewage bypass alerts to Toronto. As of this month, Toronto is finally sending out public notifications for bypasses.
Wolfe Island Lit Fest Cancelled
The Lit Fest, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 24 at Brophy's Point on Wolfe Island, has been cancelled due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
Gord Edgar Downie Pier: Just Perfect
Last night the City of Kingston unanimously approved a resolution to honour Gord Downie by naming the deep water swimming pier in the new Breakwater Park redevelopment The Gord Edgar Downie Pier.
Media Advisory: Kingston & Wolfe Island Culture Festival Kicks-off Summer 2017
Kingston, Ontario — Lake Ontario Waterkeeper launch their 7-week Kingston and Wolfe Island Culture Festival this Friday at a special opening ceremony at the General Wolfe on Wolfe Island.
Contact:
Rebecca Harrison
905-999-5479, rebecca@waterkeeper.ca
www.waterkeeper.ca/culturefestival
Waterkeeper's newest summer partnership with Ausmosis
This summer Ausmosis surf shop has partnered with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. From now until the end of 2017 Ausmosis will donate a portion of sales for each board sold. Funds will go directly towards Lake Ontario Waterkeeper’s to support or summer work towards a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Ontario.