Here is Ottawa Riverkeeper's update for July the first week of July. Subscribe to our eNewsletter to receive highlights from our website and exclusive content like this delivered straight to your inbox.
July 4th – 12th 2015 is Canada’s National Fishing Week! We’ve got just the story to get you inspired, loaded with info on Ottawa River fish and tips on stewardship and fishing. Also be sure to check out the awesome events we have taking place this month to meet others who love the Ottawa River and learn more about it all while supporting Ottawa Riverkeeper’s work for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.
Top Story
11 Species of Fish Caught in 24 hours
Sure, with over 85 kinds of fish in our river we could have caught more, but since when was catching all the fish you ever wanted not a problem? Last week’s 24-hour Fishathon was a success in raising awareness about stewardship and biodiversity! ► READ MORE
Upcoming Events
Marché des brasseurs: July 4, 2015
Eat, drink, support local business and raise a cold one to a clean and healthy Ottawa River at Hendrick Farm! This family-friendly, all ages event in Old Chelsea has free admission and proceeds from all purchases go to supporting Ottawa Riverkeeper. ► READ MORE
Bring on the Bay: July 11, 2015
A big event on the open water calendar in Canada for a number of years and 500 swimmers participated in Bring on the Bay last year. A beautiful swim in the calm and usually mild waters around Canada’s capital… This is an event not to be missed this summer! ► READ MORE
Eel Day: July 18, 2015
Join us in celebrating and raising awareness about our lovely eels! With so few eels left in the Ottawa River it’s hard to imagine that this species was once the dominant fish, accounting for over half of the river’s biomass. ► READ MORE
Brewery Market: July 25, 2015
What could be better on a Saturday than sampling some of Ottawa’s finest craft beers while chowing down on Hintonburg’s funky food delights? ► READ MORE
We can’t wait to go fishing this week and to see you at these great events!Sincerely,