Swim Drink Fish Stories
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10 National and Provincial Parks in Ontario to Visit Before the End of Summer!
Before August slips away like a moment in time (shout out to TayTay), we want to make sure you hit some of the best spots in Ontario to cool off during the heat.
In this article we’ll talk about ten amazing Ontario provincial and national parks with tons of water and land activities to make these last few weeks of summer count. Let’s dive in!
How My First Pow Wow Deepened My Understanding of Protecting the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Watershed
Kai’s reflection on their first pow wow and how it led to a deeper understanding of the mission to protect the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence watershed.
Mark Mattson on Swimming in Urban Areas
Swim Drink Fish President, and former Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Mark Mattson, spoke with the CBC on Ontario Today about swimming in urban areas and how swimmable waters translates into drinkable and fishable waters too.
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper’s Log: Lake Erie Reaches Bathtub Conditions
What do bathtub-like conditions mean for Lake Erie? Our Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Gregary Ford, tells us in the newest Waterkeeper Log!
Blue Flag Beaches - The Symbol for Clean Beaches
Blue Flag beaches across the globe uphold the highest standards for the health and safety of our shared waters. Read this article to learn more about this accreditation and what it means for your beach adventures!
Water Stories: An exploration of human-water connectedness in Ontario and the implications for water sustainability
Tracey Ehl’s research delves into how Ontarians are connected to water and the profound implications for water sustainability.
Pride on the Water - Hanlan’s Point Beach and the History of 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride in Toronto
August 1st, 1971 - the 2SLGBTQIA+ PRIDE movement in Canada was born on Hanlan’s Point Beach, Toronto. Read this article to learn the history of this movement and how conservation and community are a powerful catalyst for change.
Jumping Into A Safe Summer Swim Season
Before we dive into the fun and games of summer, let's brush up on our water safety knowledge to ensure everyone in the water has a great time.
World Ocean Day Begins Upstream: Defending the Fraser River
Swim Drink Fish and the Fraser Riverkeeper believe that to protect the oceans, concerned community members, environmentalists, and conservationists, we must first look upstream to the world’s rivers.
The Ocean is Everything - Why World Oceans Day Matters More Than Ever
This World Oceans Day 2025 reminds us that the ocean isn't just a great vacation destination—it's keeping us alive.
