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Read the latest stories, updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, and more.

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.

Thank You for Supporting Artists for Water 2025
We are still buzzing from the incredible energy at our Artists for Water Gala, where 250 dedicated supporters gathered at the Toronto Regional Board of Trade - “The Quay.”

What’s With All the Dead Fish in Lake Ontario?
Over the last several weeks, we’ve gotten numerous messages with the same question: “What’s with all the dead fish?” This blog tells us about these fish and why you’ve noticed them a lot more recently.

Protecting Polluters, Unleashing a Deregulated Environment
Swim Drink Fish’s Response to Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act

Blue Flags awarded to 16 beaches and nine marinas in Canada for 2025, announces Swim Drink Fish
16 beaches and nine marinas have earned the prestigious Blue Flag award in Canada this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. Swim Drink Fish has been the National Operator of the Blue Flag program in Canada since 2020.

10 Cities in the World with the Best Swimming Structures for Urban Swimming
Image of the Gord Downie Pier in Kingston, Ontario. Several swimmers enjoy Lake Ontario on a bright, sunny day. Image by Tianna Edwards.

The Swimmable Water Wave Across the Globe
Swim Drink Fish has been promoting swimmable waters as a strategy to protect fresh water for over 20 years. Through our advocacy work, we’ve learned that waters without swimmers are waters without protections.

The Ripple Effect: How Your Water Story Can Protect Our Water Future
In this edition of the Waterkeepers Log, Gregary Ford discusses the ripple effect and how sharing your Watermark can protect the waters you love.
