Newsletter

Some of the animals that call our rivers and lakes home don’t look like animals at all! This time of year people start noticing unusual jelly-like blobs along their shorelines which are actually colonies of small animals called bryozoans.

The fireworks on the Ottawa River this past month have brought thousands of people out to the shores of the Ottawa River to view the spectacle.  With over 1500 shells going off in a single show, many people are wondering what impacts the fireworks are having on river health.  

It’s happening this weekend! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to donate and spread the word about the Riverkeeper 4K swim. Now here is your Ottawa River update…

Dive in to Riverkeeper 4K on Saturday, August 15, where up to 100 brave athletes will swim from Aylmer to Ottawa in the 2nd annual inter-provincial, open water swim. **Including a video of highlights from the 2014 swim!**

Water conservation is critical for ensuring the health of the Ottawa River, luckily conserving water will help you conserve cash too. Learn how you can cut your consumption with our Ripple Effect Survey.