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Posted: April 13, 2023
Ottawa Riverkeeper Volunteer Survey
We are on a journey to help ensure that volunteer opportunities at Ottawa Riverkeeper are equitable and inclusive, and need your help.
Continue Reading >Posted: March 20, 2023
Extending the reach of science: why community science is vital
On February 7th, 2023, Riverkeeper Laura Reinsborough presented to the Members of Parliament who sit on the Standing Committee on Science and Research to make the case for community science as a vital tool for better understanding our world and getting communities involved in scientific inquiry.
Continue Reading >Posted: February 24, 2023
Global climate change in the nation’s capital
This blog, written by Max Finkelstein, examines the very visible impact that climate change is having on ice formation and cover in Ottawa River watershed this year.
Continue Reading >Posted: February 2, 2023
Easy on the Salt, please!
What can you do when you discover an extreme case of oversalting? One of Ottawa Riverkeeper’s community scientists was recently confronted with this issue at the very spot where he was monitoring for road salt in Bilberry Creek at Pierre Roque Park.
Continue Reading >Posted: October 5, 2021
Meet your new Riverkeeper
Laura Reinsborough will be the organization’s new Riverkeeper & CEO. She will lead Ottawa Riverkeeper to tackle the many challenges and opportunities facing our watershed.
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