Event Updates

Following her Current Conversations talk, Honorary Riverkeeper Jill Heinerth shares a behind-the-scenes look at her work exploring underwater caves, and how collaboration and community drive river conservation.

The Riverkeeper Gala 2025, presented by IBC, was a resounding success, thanks to the amazing sponsors, volunteers, and guests who made it possible. Relive the highlights!

Find out what to expect at the Inaugural Riverkeeper Classic, our new fundraising golf tournament for the river!

While we won’t be holding a 4K swim event in 2024, we’re excited to share other engaging ways for you to connect with and support the Ottawa River.

This Earth Day, the theme of “Planet vs Plastics” took centre stage, shining a spotlight on the ubiquitous issue of plastic pollution. Against the backdrop of the INC-4 international plastics treaty negotiations in Ottawa, Ottawa Riverkeeper was deeply engaged in both local and global efforts to address this pressing environmental challenge.