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How to deal with microfibres? 

A new petition seeks to mandate filters on washing machines to prevent microfibres from entering our waterways. Microfibres are especially prevalent in the Ottawa River, as confirmed by research conducted by Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Riverwatcher volunteers.

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PFAS : What are these “forever chemicals”?

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.

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$100,000 OTF Grant Helps Ottawa Riverkeeper Bounce Back

On Earth Day 2023, Ottawa Riverkeeper brought volunteers together for a shoreline cleanup, and to celebrate the rebuilding its volunteer capacity thanks to a grant from OTF.

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Why should you care about shoreline cleanups in 2021?

As you already know, 2020 looked a little different than previous years. Due to COVID-19, we were unable to get out on the river to do typical shoreline cleanups. While we still cannot gather in large groups, we wanted to share why shoreline cleanups are important and how you can do them individually or with your household bubble in 2021.

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Why do we track changes in land use?

As water flows across the land of our watershed, and through the streams and tributaries of the river, it acts differently depending on how humans use the land. Creating detailed maps of how land use in our region changes over time can be an invaluable tool in understanding the health of our watershed.

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