During the pandemic many of you have been discovering new and exciting ways to get outside and enjoy the watershed. This winter you may find yourself out on the river for a walk, skate or ski, or even zipping around on a snowmobile. While these are all awesome ways to enjoy the river during the winter, it’s of the utmost importance to remember that accessing river ice is never 100% safe.
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Welcome to the official Ottawa Riverkeeper blog where you can keep up to date on the latest news and stories about the watershed and our projects.
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Watershed Discovery Days: how Ottawa Riverkeeper staff explore the watershed!
December 21, 2020
At Ottawa Riverkeeper, we have a program that gives our employees paid days off to explore new corners of the watershed. These outings are opportunities for the team to learn about and connect with the waterways and land that they are dedicated to protecting.
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The Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel means a cleaner Ottawa River
December 18, 2020
November 20th, 2020 saw the official opening event for a brand new piece of Ottawa City infrastructure: the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel. What does that have to do with the river? The new tunnel is designed to help protect the river from the harmful effects of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs).
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Our American eels are vital, but they’re in trouble
December 14, 2020
Despite its cultural significance and ecological role in the Ottawa River, the American eel has dramatically declined in recent decades. This fascinating species has been heavily impacted by changes in the watershed. We believe you should know why this has happened and why American eels matter in the Ottawa River.
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Argenteuil, Papineau, and Prescott and Russell receive the 2020 Water Leader Award
December 2, 2020
We are pleased to present the award to a group that has shown truly remarkable cooperation towards the stewardship and protection of our river: the members of the Pacte d’Amitié.
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This #GivingTuesday, reflect on what clean water means to you. Will you help to protect our rivers?
December 1, 2020
Water brings us together. Will you help protect it? This inspiring story from Maddie Perrault makes the case for protecting our waterways for future generations.
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An update on Radioactive Waste Policy in Canada
November 23, 2020
On November 16th Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced that the government was launching a review and public engagement on Canada’s Radioactive Waste Policy. We now have a chance to help the government build a stronger policy that lives up to international standards, and most importantly, protects our waterways.
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Ontario is limiting Conservation Authorities’ power. What does this mean for our river?
November 19, 2020
Recent decisions by the Ontario government to strip Conservation Authorities of their power threaten to harm the Ottawa River watershed. We believe that you should know what this means for your future and that of the rivers, lakes and wetlands in our region.
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An update on Triclosan
November 4, 2020
Since 2014, Ottawa Riverkeeper and other groups have been working hard to have triclosan banned from Canadian products. In October 2020, new legislation came into effect limiting the use of Triclosan. We are disappointed in this outcome, but there is cause for optimism.
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Microplastics in the Ottawa River
October 26, 2020
We are excited to see that our report on microplastics in the Ottawa River continues to resonate with the public. However, we are concerned that these findings have recently been misrepresented.
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Meet the third cohort of Youth Water Leaders
October 5, 2020
We’re so excited about our new cohort of Youth Water Leaders that we want you to get to know each and every one of these amazing individuals.
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World Rivers Day 2020
September 27, 2020
This World Rivers Day, we wanted to honour not only the Ottawa River and its tributaries, but also you, the people that love the watershed and make our work possible.
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Climate Strike 2020
September 25, 2020
As the world comes together for the 2020 Global Climate Strike, we stand in solidarity with everyone fighting for the health of our planet.
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World Water Monitoring Day 2020
September 18, 2020
Today we celebrate World Water Monitoring Day! Did you know that Ottawa Riverkeeper does its own in house water quality testing?
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Invasive or not? Responding to potential invaders requires proper identification.
September 17, 2020
In July, Riverwatcher Jennifer Haughton submitted a report of some water lily like plants that had recently taken over a large section of Webb’s Bay, an embayment of the Ottawa River in Bristol, QC.
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New data on attitudes of watershed residents demonstrate the value of the river
September 9, 2020
One thing is clear: the Ottawa River is extremely important to the community! In fact, 92% of people believe that the river makes living in this region much better, according to a new survey.
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Exploring the Watershed at Shirleys Bay
September 1, 2020
Ottawa Riverkeeper staff member Mark Bernards took some amazing photos while exploring Shirleys Bay!
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Journaling for Nature in the Ottawa River Watershed
August 31, 2020
Nature journaling is the process of writing, drawing, or using numbers and maps to record information about our observations in nature. Youth Water Leader Rachel Balderson describes an online workshop she ran with local artist Emily Rose Michaud to teach the process of nature journaling to a group of young adults from around Ottawa.
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Meet the newest Honorary Riverkeepers, former Governor General the Right Honourable David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston!
August 18, 2020
Former Governor General the Right Honourable David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston joined the eminent group of Honorary Riverkeepers.
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Watershed Beach Pass
July 10, 2020
This summer, Ottawa Riverkeeper is proud to present your Watershed Beach Pass, your passport to outdoor summer entertainment.
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