Ways to Give
When you donate to Ottawa Riverkeeper, you are supporting science and research into the effects of pollutants and climate change on the watershed. You are helping to inspire youth through river-focused education programs.
This is a crucial time for us to act on climate change, biodiversity loss, freshwater health and conservation.
Together, we can help protect our local freshwater environments for all generations and all species.

The Ottawa River gives us so much – it’s the lake you swim in, the river you drink from, the stream you fish from, the creek you paddle down, and the shoreline you walk along – this is how we give back.
The Big River Give, our $5M campaign, is the largest fundraising campaign in Ottawa Riverkeeper history, aiming to secure a healthy future for the river and its watershed by connecting you and your community to the Ottawa River like never before. Leveraging our new home on the river at the NCC River House to expand Ottawa Riverkeeper’s programs and build a community of river lovers like you ready to take action on important environmental issues.
Join us! Invest in the future of the Ottawa River and, by extension, your community.
With a gift to Ottawa Riverkeeper, you can help protect the incredible Ottawa River! Your donation will contribute to science, monitoring, education and outreach programs. You can give to Ottawa Riverkeeper here: Donate Now!
Up-to-date scientific research and education programming depend on steady, reliable support. Ongoing monitoring of threats and their impacts on the river needs sustaining financial investment from loyal donors. This is where our River Champions truly shine!
Monthly giving is the most efficient and effective way to protect the incredible Ottawa River.
Please consider making your donation a lasting one by joining the “River Champions” monthly donor club. Sign up here!
Do you want to make a gift to celebrate someone special, and have a card sent on your behalf? We can do that for you!
Or are you looking for a meaningful gift to honour the memory of a river-lover who has passed away? Just complete this form and you will be giving a gift of a swimmable, drinkable, fishable river.
Ottawa Riverkeeper accepts donations of securities through our fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation. The name of our fund is “Ottawa Riverkeeper Fund”.
To donate securities, please complete this Gift of Shares Form describing the securities you wish to donate.
Please contact our Fundraising Team at donations@ottawariverkeeper.ca so we can work with you and your Fund’s Administrator to ensure you are investing your charitable dollars in ways that are most meaningful to you!
Your legacy gift will contribute to protecting the ecological health of the Ottawa River watershed for generations to come. By leaving a gift in your will to Ottawa Riverkeeper, you will be helping to protect the freshwater that nourishes over two million people. You will be investing in the education and inspiration of future generations, who will learn to study, love and nurture the watershed.
If you’re considering a gift in your will to Ottawa Riverkeeper, or if you’ve already included Ottawa Riverkeeper in your will, please contact our Director of Philanthropy, Chloe Hillier at chillier@ottawariverkeeper.ca so we can discuss your wishes, include you in our legacy giving club, and share our heartfelt thanks!
You can also choose to name Ottawa Riverkeeper as a beneficiary on your life insurance. There are many different ways you can make a legacy gift to help protect the Ottawa River and its tributaries. Please speak to your financial advisor to determine what is best for you and your family.
A gift to Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Erika Rimkus Endowment Fund is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on the health of the Ottawa River and its ecosystems. Named in memory of Erika Rimkus, a passionate advocate for nature and clean water, this fund provides sustainable, long-term support for conservation efforts. Contributions help fund scientific monitoring, advocacy, and environmental education, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy and benefit from this vital freshwater resource.
By giving to the Endowment Fund, you are investing in the future of the Ottawa River. Your gift will continue to grow over time, providing reliable funding for conservation initiatives well beyond your lifetime. Whether through a one-time donation, a gift of securities, or planned giving, your support will help keep the river clean and thriving for generations to come.
Learn more about the Endowment Fund here, or contact us at donations@ottawariverkeeper.ca to discuss your gift.
Ottawa Riverkeeper welcomes corporate gifts, partnerships and sponsorships! As a member of 1% for the Planet, Ottawa Riverkeeper celebrates businesses that choose to give back to the environment.
We’re incredibly grateful to the local businesses and corporate supporters who join us to help protect and promote our amazing watershed.
Please contact donations@ottawariverkeeper.ca for more information on how you can support the health of the Ottawa River!
Did you know that you can name Ottawa Riverkeeper on the United Way form as your charity of choice? If you are participating in a workplace giving campaign, please consider naming Ottawa Riverkeeper!
Did you know that some businesses match their employees’ donations? If this is the case at your workplace, and you’ve recently made a donation to Ottawa Riverkeeper, please consider requesting a matching donation from your employer. You can DOUBLE your gift and your impact this way!
Did you know that many workplace (and United Way) campaigns do not provide your name or email to your chosen charity? If you participate in your workplace campaign and would like us to recognize you as an Ottawa Riverkeeper supporter please email donations@ottawariverkeeper.ca, and let us know the details of your workplace donation. We’d love to thank and recognize you for your contribution!
If you prefer, you may also mail us a cheque or phone in your donation to:
Chloe Hillier
Ottawa Riverkeeper,
501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, Suite 300,
Ottawa, ON, K1M 2K7
t: (613) 321-1120, x1003
e: chillier@ottawariverkeeper.ca
Ottawa Riverkeeper is a registered charitable organization, our business number is 862697059RR0001.
You will receive a charitable tax receipt for all donations over $20.