It’s been a big month for Ottawa Riverkeeper!

This is always the busiest season here at Ottawa Riverkeeper and so far this summer is no exception. We know we've been out of touch lately, so we thought we'd get you up to speed on what we've been up to with some of our top stories.

Top Stories

Provinces Unite to Protect Ottawa River
We were hoping for big things at AquaHacking – Ottawa River Summit, but what happened was more than we ever expected. A great day for Ottawa Riverkeeper, the Ottawa River and Canada!

Sign the Declaration
Acknowledge our shared responsibility to preserve the biodiversity, the quality of our water and the well-being of communities within the watershed by signing the Ottawa River Watershed Declaration.
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Take Action to Ban Microbeads
Exposing the truth about plastic microbeads and the detrimental effects they have on our oceans and waterways. Help us #BanTheBead by sending your letter to the Federal Minister of Environment.
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Unabashed river lovers celebrated the Ottawa River at the 2015 Riverkeeper Gala, where a heretofore inaccessible industrial site in the middle of the river became the coolest place in town – uniting guests around a shared passion for freshwater protection.
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We’ve got a lot more exciting things coming up this summer so be sure to stay tuned and spread the word. We hope to see you out enjoying the river soon!
Sincerely,
The team at Ottawa Riverkeeper

 

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