Watershed Learning: On a roll of educational workshops in fall 2023!

Ottawa Riverkeeper’s education team has been going to schools in Gatineau to teach students about the watershed and the issues it faces, thanks to our funding partners.

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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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The Impact of Alternative Minimum Tax on Charitable Donations in 2023-2024

We are grateful to everyone who has or will make a gift to Ottawa Riverkeeper this year and next! In order to keep you informed of taxation which may impact your donation, Paul Drouin, former member of the Ottawa Riverkeeper fundraising campaign cabinet, has prepared some information that donors of large amounts may find pertinent.

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New data shows road salt harms creeks year-round

New results from our monitoring program paint a grim picture: road salt pollution continues to harm the ecosystems of urban streams and creeks long after the snow has stopped falling and salt is no longer being spread. We must work on reducing the use of this pollutant to safeguard urban waterways.

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$43,200 OTF Grant helps take the Measure of the Ottawa River

As part of the 2023 Annual Public Meeting, Ottawa Riverkeeper recognized funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support a real-time monitoring station at River House.

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