Shoreline

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.

Urban flooding affects us all. Youth Water Leader Lyndsay sheds light on this topic with her service project, a guide that explores urban stormwater management.

On June 17th, volunteers rallied together to remove a whopping 405 lbs of trash from Brewery Creek, an important urban stream in the heart of Gatineau.

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.