Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Five new ambassadors to join the Swim Drink Fish family
At the 2018 Swim Drink Fish Gala we welcome five new ambassadors to the Swim Drink Fish family. This movement benefits from a fantastic group of 25 ambassadors across Canada. They promote water literacy and watershed awareness, kick-start education and protection programs, and build a strong Swim Drink Fish community.
A new Fisheries Act is coming
On April 16, 2018, the new Fisheries Act was sent to committee. As the Act makes its way through Parliament, Swim Drink Fish’s Gabrielle Parent-Doliner and Mark Mattson weigh in on what the law could mean for people in Canada.
Recommendations to parliamentary committee reviewing Bill C-69
This submission to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development is offered to help its review of Bill C-69, which includes major transformations to the environmental assessment process as well as improvements to navigation protections.
2018 Swim Drink Fish Gala artwork unveiled at preview event
Influential Canadian artists brought together a group of 100 people in support of swimmable, drinkable, fishable water at last night's Art Preview. Each piece will be auctioned off on April 26 at 2018’s Swim Drink Fish Gala.
Great Lakes Guide is coming!
Unless you’re asleep, you can’t dream without knowing what to dream about. The same concept can be applied to exploring the Great Lakes: How do you plan your next adventure without first knowing what’s out there? Well take a deep breath because your trip planning nightmares are almost over!
Later this spring, Swim Drink Fish is launching Great Lakes Guide.
Your story has the power to change the future
Somewhere, some waterbody is part of who you are.
Some people, when they hear those words, are immediately transported. They go to the lake where they jumped off the same dock, summer after summer. They go to the river that guided them on their first canoe trip.
Skip the Wash, Save the Lake: reducing road salt’s impact on our water
How does pollution get into Lake Ontario? Sewers are a contributing factor and car washing in the winter is especially harmful. Here's how to help.
Restoring our Great Lakes connection in 2018
When you live in the Great Lakes region, water shapes your daily life. Your health, your home and your job are a product of the lakes.This movement will help take us from an era of destruction to an era of restoration.
Here's a look at what our Great Lakes Community will talk about in 2018.
Press Release: Car dealerships take charge on water quality
Toronto Honda and Toronto Kia launch a new campaign to improve Lake Ontario water quality in partnership with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Skip the Wash, Save the Lake reduces water pollution and the number of car washes at both dealerships."
Proposed changes to Canada's environmental legislation
Today, the Canadian federal government proposed significant overhauls to environmental legislation. The proposed changes must be passed by Parliament before coming into effect.