Policy and Politics

Science Policy, Intellectual Property, Funding, Government, Politicization of Science

Checking In: @waterkeepermark on Swim Drink Fish Ambassador Kevin Lowe

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Since retiring from the National Hockey League, Kevin Lowe is a Swim Drink Fish Ambassador, Board Member, and champion for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. From his time in the NHL, he is a six-time Stanley Cup winner and five-time NHL all star. On June 24, 2020, Kevin Lowe was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Here is Mark Mattson, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, reflecting on the momentous occasion.It is hard to hold in the emotion…

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Checking In: @waterkeepermark on Swim Drink Fish Ambassador Kevin Lowe

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Since retiring from the National Hockey League, Kevin Lowe is a Swim Drink Fish Ambassador, Board Member, and champion for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. From his time in the NHL, he is a six-time Stanley Cup winner and five-time NHL all star. On June 24, 2020, Kevin Lowe was inducted into the Hockey Hall of...

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Orcas: Love at First Splash

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Writing Orca Books for Young Readers Everybody knows orcas are awesome and they will steal your heart. They are part of the logo of the Vancouver Canucks and the Royal British Columbia Museum will be launching a major exhibit about orcas almost as soon as they’re allowed to open their doors post-Covid. They are so important that I think it’s now illegal to create a tourism ad for B.C. (or Washington State) that doesn’t feature an…

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Checking In: @waterkeepermark and Ontario beaches during COVID-19

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
For the Checking In series, Mark Mattson checks in with Ontario beaches during COVID-19. Ontario beaches are seeing record numbers of visitors this spring and summer. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Swim Drink Fish started publishing accurate, up-to-date information about which beaches are open. Check Swim Guide and Great Lakes Guide for more information about how to use public beaches responsibly.Q: What problems have you heard about with beaches during COVID-19?A: The problems at beaches…

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Checking In: @waterkeepermark and Ontario beaches during COVID-19

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
For the Checking In series, Mark Mattson checks in with Ontario beaches during COVID-19. Ontario beaches are seeing record numbers of visitors this spring and summer. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Swim Drink Fish started publishing accurate, up-to-date information about which beaches are open. Check Swim Guide and Great Lakes Guide for more information about...

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Painter Robert Bateman Makes Waves and Creates Cranes in His Interview with the Skaana Podcast

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Written by Izzy Almasi “My whole life story has been planned around having adventures in nature,” artist Robert Bateman told Mark Leiren-Young, in an interview that was just released on the Skaana podcast. The iconic Canadian painter met Leiren-Young virtually to talk about his views on the importance of staying connected with the natural world and to share how his passions led him to a career in art. “All little kids like art and nature. I’ve never…

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Orca Storytime with Mark Leiren-Young on July 8

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Orca Storytime with Mark Leiren-Young Join Skaana podcast host Mark Leiren-Young and the Royal BC Museum on July 8th at 11am for a reading of Mark’s new books! Author and filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young will read from his new books for younger readers – Orcas of the Salish Sea and Orcas Everywhere, sharing stories about the endangered southern residents and answering questions about orcas everywhere and anywhere. RBCM @ Home (Kids) is hosted by Chris O’Connor. What you’ll need: Just…

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Checking In: @waterkeepermark and the Gord Edgar Downie Pier

ruby Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
For the Checking In series, Mark Mattson checks in with Kingston’s Gord Edgar Downie Pier. The Gord Edgar Downie Pier is a flagship Great Lakes restoration project, in part made possible by The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Swim Drink Fish attended the unveiling of the Gord Edgar Downie Pier In July 2018. Since it opened, this swimming pier has become one of Lake Ontario’s most popular swimming destinations.Q: How often do you visit the Gord…

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