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Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.
Swim Drink Fish and the City of Kingston unveil the Gord Edgar Downie Pier
The Gord Edgar Downie Pier honours one of Kingston’s most cherished citizens, Gord Downie. He was also a board member and mentor to Swim Drink Fish. Having lived across the street from the pier, Gord became an advocate for accessible water in Kingston and all of Canada. Including Gord’s father's name, Edgar, was a fitting tribute to the Downie family, said his brother, Patrick Downie.
Gratitude Swim celebrates Swim Drink Fish movement and Gord Edgar Downie Pier
On Thursday, July 26, 2018, the Gratitude Swim follows the Gord Edgar Downie Pier dedication with the City of Kingston and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. It celebrates decades of hard work, from you and many others. Read more and find out how to participate.
Gord Edgar Downie Pier at Breakwater Park reclaims Kingston’s waterfront
As you stand on the edge of the new Gord Edgar Downie Pier on July 26th and prepare to jump in, we ask you to take a moment. Pause. Reflect. This day has been decades in the making. Find out more about Waterkeeper’s history with Kingston and this new swimming pier as a beacon for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.
IJC poll suggests recreation is a top Great Lakes priority
On July 10, 2018 the IJC Great Lakes Water Quality Board released the results of it’s Second Binational Great Lakes Basin Poll. The findings provide insight into how people engage with the Great Lakes. One key finding suggests recreation is a top Great Lakes priority. Click to read more.
Waterkeeper submission on Pickering Nuclear relicensing hearing
The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS) relicensing hearing takes place June 25 - 29, 2018. For consideration during this hearing, Waterkeeper provided this submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
Toronto inner harbour monitoring is back, and looking to expand its reaches
The Toronto Community Monitoring Program is a new a Swim Drink Fish initiative. The program builds on our previous Toronto harbour monitoring in 2016 and 2017, which established a robust citizen-science monitoring hub, equipped with an in-house lab.
Connect with Waterkeeper this recreational water season
As you start planning your recreational water activities, here are five ways to connect with Waterkeeper.
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