Policy and Legislation

The Carillon Dam presents the first and largest obstacle to the migration of the American eel into the Ottawa River watershed. Other dams have created eel ladders to enable this vulnerable fish species to migrate upstream, and it is time for Carillon to do the same.

Whether you have heard of them before or not, PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are almost everywhere, including your water. Over several decades, there has been increasing concern about the impact of these chemicals on both human health and the broader ecosystem.

This story, written by Ottawa Riverkeeper staff, was originally published by Our Living Waters. It highlights the challenge of unclear Radioactive Waste Policy in Canada, what we have done on the issue, and why it is important for water advocacy groups to get involved.

Ottawa Riverkeeper has been tackling the issue of nuclear waste in our watershed for many years. What have we been doing, and why will this year be important? In this update, we explore the history of the issue, how it is changing, and what we are doing about it.

With the federal election looming, we thought it would be a good time to share Ottawa Riverkeeper’s main areas of concern, to inspire you when considering who to vote for.