Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
The Great Lakes Challenge: The Era of Restoration
This year has been an amazing year for Lake Ontario. I wanted to take time to update you on one of the most exciting restoration projects on the Great Lakes in modern memory, one that we hope will change the way we approach restoration forever.
Media Coverage - October 2017
Media Coverage of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper for the Month of October.
It's an honour to feel this sad: Gord Downie and the making of the Swim Drink Fish movement
Gord wasn’t just a board member. He wasn’t just a celebrity spokesperson who gave his name to the Swim Drink Fish cause. His ideas, passion, and creative drive are part of the DNA of our movement.
Goodbye Gord. Goodbye my friend.
In 2001, when I finally started my own group to protect water full-time, Gord promised to help. Since the beginning, he was always there for Waterkeeper; for the rest of his life.
Waterkeeper's formal submission regarding relicensing hearings for Deloro Mine Site
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is currently applying to renew its Waste Nuclear Substance Licence for the Deloro site until 2022. Read full submission from Lake Ontario Waterkeeper regarding the relicensing, including conclusions and recommendations.
Toronto Harbour Monitoring Report 2017: Key Findings and Recommendations
For the second year in a row, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has released a report on its Toronto Harbour Monitoring Program. The report summarizes key findings and offers recommendations for both waterfront users and the City of Toronto.
PRESS RELEASE: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Releases 2nd Annual Toronto Harbour Report
TORONTO, ON - Lake Ontario Waterkeeper’s 2nd Annual Toronto Harbour Report launched on Wednesday to a crowd of volunteers, donors and community stakeholders. The report summarized Waterkeeper’s findings and offers recommendations that will help to protect Toronto Harbour and water users. It highlighted the continued problem with raw sewage pollution from Toronto’s combined sewage outflows within the inner harbour.
What to do when you come across a spill
Ever come across a spill? There's something you can do about it. Learn how to document what you see and how to report it to the proper authorities.
An open letter to my city: Toronto isn't ready for the "Not Impaired" label
I know you’re eager to be free of a designation that shone a spotlight on your water quality problems for the last thirty years. You want to be able to declare victory and celebrate. We all do.
But it isn’t time yet, Toronto.