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Giving Back to the River: Introducing The Big River Give

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 – here’s how we give back.

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The Impact of Alternative Minimum Tax on Charitable Donations in 2023-2024

We are grateful to everyone who has or will make a gift to Ottawa Riverkeeper this year and next! In order to keep you informed of taxation which may impact your donation, Paul Drouin, former member of the Ottawa Riverkeeper fundraising campaign cabinet, has prepared some information that donors of large amounts may find pertinent.

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Inspired by the River: Mia Kelly delves into her song “Kitchissippi”

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.

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Remembering Erika Rimkus

An endowment fund benefiting Ottawa Riverkeeper within the Community Foundation of Ottawa (CFO) in memory of Erika Rimkus.

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