Four new ambassadors joined the Swim Drink Fish family in April at our Swim Drink Fish Gala Vancouver 2018. The “Swim Drink Fish Ambassadors” were formally recognized and welcomed to the circle by one of our previous ambassadors, Jennifer Baichwal. We are grateful for their work and dedication to our natural world and we are excited to celebrate them.
Sewage problems must be fixed if Vancouver wants to be a global role model, say advocates
The Star Vancouver, Wanyee Li and Ainslie Cruickshank - April 13, 2018
A man and his dog paddleboard in Vancouver, where city staff are working to reduce the amount of sewage overflow going into waterways. (FOR STARMETRO / JENNIFER GAUTHIER)
Untreated sewage pollutes water across the country
The Star Vancouver, Ainslie Cruikshank - April 11, 2018
In Vancouver, the worst combined sewage outflow point in 2016 spewed untreated wastewater into Vancouver Harbour, near Waterfront Station. (JENNIFER GAUTHIER/FOR STARMETRO)
Chilliwack river cleanup leader named a B.C. ‘community achiever’
The Chilliwack Progress, Paul J. Henderson - April 2, 2018
Chris Gadsden one of 25 in province to be presented award by British Columbia Achievement Foundation
Fraser River cleanup turnout in Chilliwack was even bigger than last year’s
The Chilliwack Progress, Jennifer Feinberg - March 29, 2018
The event has been embraced by Chilliwack and beyond and has grown over the years
These folks were among the 650 people at the 11th Annual Fraser River Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of Roxanna Froese)
River cleanup sets sights on Gill Road messes
The Chilliwack Progress, Jessica Peters - March 21, 2018
Annual Fraser River cleanup looking for volunteers for Chilliwack-area event
Garbage along the Fraser River that was cleaned up at last year’s annual Fraser River Cleanup. This year’s event is being held on March 24. (Submitted to The Chilliwack Progress)
Reconnecting with our local waterways
The Vancouver Sun, Lauren Brown Hornor - March 21, 2018
A picture taken on March 20, 2013 in Marseille, France, shows a drop of water that reflected a map of the Earth. World Water Day is held annually on March 22 to draw attention to the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. (
Volunteers pitch in to clean up big mess in Chilliwack River Valley
The Chilliwack Progress, Paul J. Henderson - December 19, 2017
Folks from sports angling and water protection groups get together for “hot spot” cleanup
Volunteers clean up garbage at a site on Sweltzer Creek just upriver from the Vedder Bridge in the Chilliwack River Vallley on Dec. 18. (Alyssa Cowles photo)
Citizen Science Investigation on East False Creek Reveals Flowing Pipes
Led by our Swimmable Water Specialist, Julie Porter, Fraser Riverkeeper’s Citizen Science Team has been conducting water sampling at several points within False Creek to establish baseline data on recreational water quality and identify pollution hot-spots in downtown Vancouver’s most centralized water body. A report of our findings from this summer is coming out this Fall.
