By Imogene Broberg-Hull
Safe to say no one saw 2020 unraveling the way it did. Our Vancouver Monitoring Program was put on hold in late March because of, well, you know what. But we are back! Things just look a little different.
How We Monitor Water Quality This Summer in Downtown Vancouver
Hi, I'm Imogene, Fraser Riverkeeper's New Communcations Coordinator
By Imogene Broberg-Hull
I’m sitting in a lawn chair, computer atop my lap as the late day tide laps at my toes - suffice to say i’ve found the perfect job. My name is Imogene Broberg-Hull, and I am the new Communications Coordinator for Fraser Riverkeeper, an initiative of Swim Drink Fish!
Buy our Vintage Tees and Support Swimmable, Drinkable, Fishable Water
By Julia Pepler
In May, Swim Drink Fish launched a new collection of vintage style t-shirts for their 2020 Collection.
What you need to know about camping in BC
By Julia Pepler
Summer in BC wouldn’t be the same without camping, spending time outdoors, and exploring BC’s waters. With so many people feeling the need to get outside after a lengthy quarantine, folks will be flooding to recently opened campgrounds to get that fresh air. But COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way many campgrounds will operate. Here’s what you need to know about camping in BC right now.
Help us monitor your favourite beach
By Julia Pepler
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our Swim Drink Fish offices around Canada, we quickly refocused on how to engage people in Citizen Science while abiding by the strict social distancing protocols. One of our biggest needs when it comes to protecting our waters, is collecting data that helps track their health, use, and cleanliness over time. Meet Gassy!
Can I go swimming this summer?
By Julia Pepler
Summer is almost in full swing. With temperatures rising, cool lakes, rivers, oceans, and pools are looking very appealing. But a lot of people are wondering if they'll catch COVID-19 from swimming this summer.
6 Beaches to Visit Instead of Kits Beach
By Julia Pepler
With COVID-19 restrictions slowly being lifted, Vancouverites are flocking to popular beaches in large numbers, posing a risk of a “second wave” of infections. If you’re planning on hitting the beach for some much needed time by the water, consider visiting one of these quieter spots.
Backyard Species, Part 5: Terrestrial Mammals
By Julia Pepler
We are back for another installment of our Backyard Species blog series! This week we are going to dive into the fascinating urban terrestrial mammals you may see around your neighbourhood.
Where does our drinking water come from?
By Julia Pepler
In Vancouver, we are lucky to have clean water gushing from our taps at a moment's notice. We don’t think twice about drinking tap water, taking long showers, watering our gardens or flushing our toilets. But where does all of this water come from?
Backyard Species, Part 4: Wildflowers
By Julia Pepler
Spring has sprung, and with that come arrays of incredible blooming flowers that give us hope that summer is around the corner. This week on Backyard Species we’ll give you a rundown of some BC flowers that you might spot blooming in your neighbourhood right now!
