http://ottawariverkeeper.ca The Ottawa Riverkeeper en-us Copyright 2005 2013-05-22T19:38:02-04:00 hourly Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:00:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/save_our_river_benefit_concert/ The Mississippi Riverwatchers are fighting a dam proposal on the Mississippi River that will change the river as it runs through the heart of the community of Almonte. Support them by attending their Save Our River Benefit Concert. Where: Almonte Old Town Hall When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 8 PM There are some wonderful performers lined up for an evening of great music. Tickets can be ... Wed, 29 May 2013 18:30:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/the_riverboat_gala/ The Riverboat Gala on May 29th will be a night to remember! Join the party and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Ottawa River in support of Ottawa Riverkeeper. The evening will be hosted by Evan Solomon and honour our special guests Governor Mark Carney and Diana Carney. Amazing local food and beverages and special musical guests. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/mec_paddlefest_2013/ Join Ottawa Riverkeeper at Mooney’s Bay. Our team will be at the beach to talk with folks about Ottawa Riverkeeper, the Waterkeeper Swim Guide and issues related to freshwater protection. Drop by our booth and say hello and check out the great paddling clinics offered by MEC. Date: Saturday, 25 May, 2013 Time: From 09:00 am to 05:15 pm EDT Organizer: MEC Ottawa Price: Free Dive into ... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:23 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/get_involved/volunteer/ Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/protecting_water_ecosystems_and_empowering_communities_cornwall/ 20th annual Symposium on the Great Lakes/St Lawrence River Ecosystem What: Please join Ottawa Riverkeeper Meredith Brown on the symposium’s Community Day. She will be speaking on Your River, Your Rights, Your Help is Needed, as well as chairing a workshop on advocacy for a better environment. When: Thursday, May 16 2013 Where: St. Lawrence College 2 St. Lawrence Drive Cornwall, ON ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:13:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/news/renfrew_county_again_seeking_heritage_status_for_ottawa_river/ Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe remains perplexed that the Ottawa River still doesn’t have national river heritage status. She and other elected county officials have maintained for the best part of a decade that the river, which runs the entire east boundary of Renfrew County, should bear that status. The designation was expected to be bestowed in 2008 after the recommendation ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:03:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/the_ottawa_river_who_cares_cumberland/ Cumberland Community Presentation What: An evening of discussion, education and awareness on the issues facing the Ottawa River. Ottawa Riverkeeper Meredith Brown and Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa, Graham Saul, as well as others engaged in river stewardship, will share their knowledge and insights about the challenges and opportunities facing our river. Where: Maple Hall 2552 Old ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/carleton_university_community_celebration/ What: Ottawa Riverkeeper will be taking part in a debate on community engagement in sustainability issues at Carleton University’s Community Engagement Event. This year’s theme is: Sustaining our environments through campus and community engagement. As part of this event award winning freshwater biologist David Schindler will be giving a keynote address. The event is free and open to ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/the_future_of_our_falls_almonte/ Public Meeting What: Please join us to learn about Enerdu’s proposed expansion and redevelopment project. There’s a lot a stake. Find out what Enerdu’s proposed plans could mean for the falls, the Riverwalk, and the downtown community of Almonte. This meeting is sponsored and organized by The Mississippi Riverwatchers on the one-year anniversary of our initial public ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:44:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/get_involved/swim_guide_coordinator/ Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking an outgoing and bilingual student (English/French) to join our team this summer. The Swim Guide Coordinator will conduct beach research, enter data into the WATERKEEPER SWIM GUIDE©, carry out public outreach at beaches in the National Capital region and write articles for our newsletter. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/events/muskie_day_in_carp/ What: Join Ottawa Riverkeeper and Muskies Canada at the Valley Fishing and Outdoor Show. We’ll be signing Muskies Canada Ottawa Chapter up as our newest Riverwatch group. But not only that. They’ll be a whole day of muskie presentation and fun. You can see the schedule here. If you arrive before 9:00 am your ticket price is donated to Muskies Canada Ottawa Chapter. When: Muskies Day ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:47:00 -0400 http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/news/ottawa_riverkeeper_joins_forces_with_ottawa_s_muskie_fishermen/ On April 6 at 12:00 pm, Ottawa Riverkeeper and the Ottawa chapter of Muskies Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join forces to protect the Ottawa River. Muskies Canada (Ottawa Chapter) is the first fishing/hunting group to join Ottawa Riverkeeper’s successful and extensive River Watch Program.