Recreation

Ottawa has long been a leader in taking water quality seriously. However, recent reductions in testing, as announced by the City of Ottawa, are a massive step backward. Urge the City to return to daily testing in 2025 so swimmers have the information they need!

Local Ottawa musician Mia Kelly, who performed at the 2023 Riverkeeper Gala, walks us through the influences of her single “Kitchissippi”, what the Ottawa River means to her, and how important it is to get out and be surrounded by nature.

Libby Lacroix, Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Water Quality Assistant for the summer of 2023, recounts some of the highlights of her summer of testing water quality around the Ottawa River watershed!

Come visit us! The National Capital Commission has officially opened River House to the public! We are so excited to see river lovers swimming, walking, and relaxing by the water of the beautiful Ottawa River from this unique vantage point.

This blog, written by Max Finkelstein, examines the very visible impact that climate change is having on ice formation and cover in Ottawa River watershed this year.