Water Quality

Happy International Day of Action for Rivers!

The government’s current plan for triclosan, which should be finalized in 2020, will require anyone using over 100kg of triclosan annually to create and implement a plan to reduce usage by 30% in 3 years. We believe this isn’t enough.

The order, published last week, paves the way for the regulation of products containing microbeads. However, there is still much more work to be done before microbeads are banned.

Andrea Anzai (second from right), the youngest in a family of elite swimmers, needs your support so future generations on both sides of the river can enjoy a swimmable, drinkable, fishable river.

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.