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==Actions and initiatives==
==Actions and initiatives==
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| pages = 26, 27 | publisher = Kerrwil Publications Limited, Oct 2002 | date = October 1, 2007 | url = http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=347122521&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientId=61614&RQT=309&VName=PQD | id = 347122521 | issn = 0384-0999 | accessdate = 2007-10-23}}</ref> In 2005 LOW campaigned the City of [[Kingston, Ontario]] to disclose timely data about repeated sewage discharges into Lake Ontario.<ref>Kingston Whig-Standard (ON) - Final - 23 December 2005</ref> In 2006 LOW produced "Heart of A Lake" concert tour to several cities in [[Ontario, Canada]] ''blending activism with art''.<ref>
| pages = 26, 27 | publisher = Kerrwil Publications Limited, Oct 2002 | date = October 1, 2007 | url = http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=347122521&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientId=61614&RQT=309&VName=PQD | id = 347122521 | issn = 0384-0999 | accessdate = 2007-10-23}}</ref> In 2005 LOW campaigned the City of [[Kingston, Ontario]] to disclose timely data about repeated sewage discharges into Lake Ontario.<ref>Kingston Whig-Standard (ON) - Final - 23 December 2005</ref> In 2006 LOW produced "Heart of A Lake" concert tour to several cities in [[Ontario, Canada]] ''blending activism with art''.<ref>
{{cite news |publisher = Canada NewsWire |location = Ottawa |date = August 28, 2006 |pages = 1 |title = Gord Downie and Waterkeeper bring "Heart of A Lake" to Whitby, Port Hope, Kingston}}</ref> Starting in 2006 LOW started a campaign opposing the burning of tires by Lafarge operations in [[Bath, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite news |publisher= Kingston Whig-Standard |location = Ontario |date = September 12, 2007 |title = Lafarge review rolls on}}</ref> In 2007 LOW compelled the City of [[Toronto]] to disclose specific reasons why beaches are closed, and used the legal system to force the City to take responsibility.<ref name="eye-pp" /> Citing a "little-known provincial environmental guideline called F-5 that says municipalities must ensure that beaches are clean enough for swimming 95 per cent of the time." This builds on a 2006 LOW report "Investigating Municipal Beaches: Lessons from Bluffer's Park" which cited some beaches were closed to swimming 42 per cent of the time.<ref name="eye-ctcb">
{{cite news |publisher = Canada NewsWire |location = Ottawa |date = August 28, 2006 |pages = 1 |title = Gord Downie and Waterkeeper bring "Heart of A Lake" to Whitby, Port Hope, Kingston}}</ref> Starting in 2006 LOW started a campaign opposing the burning of tires by Lafarge operations in [[Bath, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite news |publisher= Kingston Whig-Standard |location = Ontario |date = September 12, 2007 |title = Lafarge review rolls on}}</ref> In 2007 LOW compelled the City of [[Toronto]] to disclose specific reasons why beaches are closed, and used the legal system to force the City to take responsibility.<ref name="eye-pp" /> Citing a "little-known provincial environmental guideline called F-5 that says municipalities must ensure that beaches are clean enough for swimming 95 per cent of the time." This builds on a 2006 LOW report "Investigating Municipal Beaches: Lessons from Bluffer's Park" which cited some beaches were closed to swimming 42 per cent of the time.<ref name="eye-ctcb">
{{cite news |url= http://www.eyeweekly.com/eye/issue/issue_06.15.06/city/news.php |title= Calling the City's Bluff: One advocate says Toronto needs to stop making excuses and start cleaning up our beaches |first= Mark |last= Medley |publisher= Eye Weekly}}</ref>
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In 2009, the organization launched '''Swim Drink Fish Music''', an online music club which features rare and exclusive tracks by Canadian musicians.<ref>[http://community.hour.ca/blogs/music_news/archive/2010/08/25/great-lake-swimmers-record-quot-ballad-of-a-fisherman-s-wife-quot-for-swim-drink-fish-music-club.aspx "Great Lake Swimmers Record 'Ballad of a Fisherman's Wife' for Swim Drink Fish Music Club"]{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''[[Hour (magazine)|Hour]]'', August 25, 2010.</ref>
In 2009, the organization launched '''Swim Drink Fish Music''', an online music club which features rare and exclusive tracks by Canadian musicians.<ref>[http://community.hour.ca/blogs/music_news/archive/2010/08/25/great-lake-swimmers-record-quot-ballad-of-a-fisherman-s-wife-quot-for-swim-drink-fish-music-club.aspx "Great Lake Swimmers Record 'Ballad of a Fisherman's Wife' for Swim Drink Fish Music Club"]{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''[[Hour (magazine)|Hour]]'', August 25, 2010.</ref>
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*[[Edward Burtynsky]], photographer <ref>{{cite AV media | people=Edward Burtynsky | title=Edward Burtynsky uncut interview for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ5u9L3i4Vw }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1152983/lake-ontario-waterkeeper-robert-f-kennedy-jr-and-edward-burtynsky-host-the-second-annual-waterkeeper-gala-on-may-23 | title= Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Edward Burtynsky Host the Second Annual Waterkeeper Gala on May 23 |accessdate=2013-04-25 }}</ref>
*[[Edward Burtynsky]], photographer <ref>{{cite AV media | people=Edward Burtynsky | title=Edward Burtynsky uncut interview for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ5u9L3i4Vw }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1152983/lake-ontario-waterkeeper-robert-f-kennedy-jr-and-edward-burtynsky-host-the-second-annual-waterkeeper-gala-on-may-23 | title= Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Edward Burtynsky Host the Second Annual Waterkeeper Gala on May 23 |accessdate=2013-04-25 }}</ref>
*[[Sarah Harmer]], folk musician<ref name=LiveShows /><ref name="ca">
*[[Sarah Harmer]], folk musician<ref name=LiveShows /><ref name="ca">
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*[[David Suzuki]], Canadian environmentalist and broadcaster.<ref name=LiveShows />
*[[David Suzuki]], Canadian environmentalist and broadcaster.<ref name=LiveShows />
*[[Bruce Cockburn]], musician<ref name=LiveShows />
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://waterkeeper.ca/ Lake Ontario Waterkeeper website]
* [http://waterkeeper.ca/ Lake Ontario Waterkeeper website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070703170521/http://www.waterkeepers.ca:80/local.html List of all local Canadian Waterkeeper organizations]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070703170521/http://www.waterkeepers.ca/local.html List of all local Canadian Waterkeeper organizations]


[[Category:2001 establishments in Ontario]]
[[Category:2001 establishments in Ontario]]

Revision as of 20:21, 10 May 2017

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
Formation2001
TypeEnvironmental justice advocacy
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Official language
English
President
Mark Mattson
Key people
Krystyn Tully
Websitehttp://waterkeeper.ca

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is a Toronto-based environmental justice advocacy group founded in 2001, with Lake Ontario, the Great Lakes Basin, and allied waterways at heart. It is a licensed member of the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance,[1] and a registered Canadian charity.[2] Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is led by President Mark Mattson, an environmental lawyer, and Vice President Krystyn Tully.[3][4][5]

Actions and initiatives

In Summer of 2001 LOW triggered a $250 Million Federal Government remediation plan at Port Granby near Port Hope, Ontario. The dump, was established by Eldorado Mining and Refining Limited (and now managed by Cameco Corp.).[6] In 2005 LOW campaigned the City of Kingston, Ontario to disclose timely data about repeated sewage discharges into Lake Ontario.[7] In 2006 LOW produced "Heart of A Lake" concert tour to several cities in Ontario, Canada blending activism with art.[8] Starting in 2006 LOW started a campaign opposing the burning of tires by Lafarge operations in Bath, Ontario.[9] In 2007 LOW compelled the City of Toronto to disclose specific reasons why beaches are closed, and used the legal system to force the City to take responsibility.[3] Citing a "little-known provincial environmental guideline called F-5 that says municipalities must ensure that beaches are clean enough for swimming 95 per cent of the time." This builds on a 2006 LOW report "Investigating Municipal Beaches: Lessons from Bluffer's Park" which cited some beaches were closed to swimming 42 per cent of the time.[10]

In 2009, the organization launched Swim Drink Fish Music, an online music club which features rare and exclusive tracks by Canadian musicians.[11]

Notable supporters

See also

References

  1. ^ "Waterkeeper: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper: Contact Us". Waterkeeper Alliance. Archived from the original on July 13, 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Canadian Registered Charities - Detail page". Canada Revenue Agency. Retrieved 2009-02-12. [dead link]
  3. ^ a b Keenan, Edward; Prittie, Jennifier (May 22, 2003). "Political pollution". Eye Weekly. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved 2007-10-23. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "From Chicago to Toronto, cities spilling waste into Great Lakes". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 26, 2004. Archived from the original on June 1, 2008. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Ships sweep toxic trash into our lake – and feds just let it happen". Now Toronto. May 19, 2005. Archived from the original on April 19, 2007. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ McCutcheon, Duff (October 1, 2007). "Mark Mattson, Lake Ontario Keeper". Canadian Yachting. Kerrwil Publications Limited, Oct 2002: 26, 27. ISSN 0384-0999. 347122521. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
  7. ^ Kingston Whig-Standard (ON) - Final - 23 December 2005
  8. ^ "Gord Downie and Waterkeeper bring "Heart of A Lake" to Whitby, Port Hope, Kingston". Ottawa: Canada NewsWire. August 28, 2006. p. 1.
  9. ^ "Lafarge review rolls on". Ontario: Kingston Whig-Standard. September 12, 2007.
  10. ^ Medley, Mark. "Calling the City's Bluff: One advocate says Toronto needs to stop making excuses and start cleaning up our beaches". Eye Weekly. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Great Lake Swimmers Record 'Ballad of a Fisherman's Wife' for Swim Drink Fish Music Club"[permanent dead link]. Hour, August 25, 2010.
  12. ^ "Stars align in Banff". Calgary Sun. January 18, 2007.
  13. ^ a b c d Lake Ontario Waterkeeper (September 25, 2007). "3 live shows raise awareness, cash for Lake Ontario Watershed: Chris Brown, Barenaked Ladies, Sarah Harmer perform this week". Archived from the original on 2007-10-28. Retrieved 2007-10-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Edward Burtynsky. Edward Burtynsky uncut interview for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.
  15. ^ "Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Edward Burtynsky Host the Second Annual Waterkeeper Gala on May 23". Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  16. ^ a b Dillon, Moya. "Sarah Harmer, Gord Downie And Others Team Up In Support Of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper". ChartAttack. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2009-03-14. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ "The Law Foundation of Ontario expands support to public interest organizations". Ottawa: Canada NewsWire. June 6, 2007. p. 1.
  18. ^ The Law Foundation of Ontario Selects Six Public Interest Organizations for Innovative Articling Fellowships. Press Release. June 16, 2005.
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