Government

In late March 2023, Natural Resources Canada quietly released the long-awaited final version of the Federal Government’s new Radioactive Waste Policy. While we are glad a Policy has been released, the final document does not match our hopes for what this endeavour might have achieved for water protection.

Ottawa Riverkeeper and the regions of the Pacte d’Amitié celebrated three years of partnership and community-led water protection with a massive joint cleanup in Hawkesbury on May 13, 2023!

On Earth Day 2023, Ottawa Riverkeeper brought volunteers together for a shoreline cleanup, and to celebrate the rebuilding its volunteer capacity thanks to a grant from OTF.

On February 7th, 2023, Riverkeeper Laura Reinsborough presented to the Members of Parliament who sit on the Standing Committee on Science and Research to make the case for community science as a vital tool for better understanding our world and getting communities involved in scientific inquiry.

Ottawa Riverkeeper celebrates a major milestone by announcing federal funding for its planned move to new location on the Ottawa River.