Canada’s own Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale), talks about how taking away #womensrights is often the 1st step of fascist/authoritarian take-overs. Republicans are using this same playbook. They’re stripping away freedoms; abortion bans, attacks on contraception and IVF.🧵

Such a great new @BlueFishnews podcast with @rivermeredith and Patrick Madahbee on the amazing https://t.co/TQRvLjC6l6 project. https://t.co/j79tX5OdxF @swimdrinkfish

A global analysis reveals that most carbon dioxide emitted by rivers derives not from modern plant material, as was thought, but from ancient, buried carbon https://t.co/CFhMXHiqbn

Have Trump and his oligarchs got you down? Join us in Toronto this weekend. #ElbowsUp🇨🇦

.@RobertKennedyJr you were once a strong advocate to eliminate harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Mercury in our water, in breastmilk, etc. How can you sit by as the EPA rolls back landmark environmental regulations?! Fight for real you coward. @Waterkeeper

The Great Lakes hold 23 quadrillion litres of water and 20% of the world's fresh surface water supply. But how did Canada and the USA determine the border between the Great Lakes and also agree on the use of the lakes? Let's learn about the treaties! 🧵1/10

APTN Investigates: Time Immemorial - Watch Saturday, October 19 The Algonquin Nation has resided in the Ottawa River Basin since time immemorial. But the storing of nuclear waste - which will last for 15 generations - goes beyond their teaching of safeguarding the land for seven

Assembled from words sent by you, the Reasons to be Cheerful community. https://t.co/P6g3e92coV

Our Great Lakes Water Quality Board gathered in Ottawa this week to discuss their latest projects and spent the afternoon listening to and learning about water quality priorities of nearby First Nations. https://t.co/x68MQhKzxr @CanGeo

🔦 What mysteries lie in the deepest depths of the #GreatLakes? 🐟 Meet the elusive #DeepwaterSculpin, adapted for life in the cold, dark waters. See this alien-like world up close✨ Stream "All Too Clear" FREE across Canada on Oct 25 or broadcast Oct 26 at 7 PM on @tvo @TVOdocs

As Paris gets ready for Olympics, River Seine’s water quality takes centre stage. #swimmablecities #swimdrinkfish #rivers #waterquality https://t.co/TEBkEaldd1

Time to make @cityofwindsor a Swimmable City @waterkeepermark @swimdrinkfish #DetroitRiver #IAGLR2024

Happy #EarthDay There is nothing like time with trees, earth, rock and rivers to be humble, grateful and happy. Nature keeps us alive. Let’s never forget that. #protectyourmother🌎#waterislife

Our connection to water in Canada is a beautiful thing. Our fresh water is the strength of our country. In order to prosper, politicians must invest in sewage, water & waste infrastructure, that matches our growth. Everything depends on clean water. @swimdrinkfish

This is one of the coolest clips I’ve seen from today. #GreatLakes #Eclipse2024

The Great Lakes St Lawrence River ecosystem is a collective of lakes, rivers, streams, communities, wildlife & languages. The Heart of the Lakes is clean, pure, fresh water. That is what we share, celebrate & protect together. #biinaagami @swimdrinkfish

We are excited to announce the release of #Undammed A collaboration between @patagonia and @swiftwaterfilms, features journey of @amybowerscordalis #Waterislife #FishFriday #worldwaterday #IndigenousConservation #klamathriver To view full video https://t.co/uLgzDAgTxT

Happy #WorldWaterDay to everyone who is sustained by water (yes, that’s you!). This beautiful art by @christibelcourt says it all. We are all connected by water and have a responsibility to care for her. #WaterIsLife

What do you think about the #GreatLakes and how we might improve their health? Please answer a few poll questions for @IJCsharedwaters 👇 #sharedresponsibility #WaterIsLife

All hands on deck to save the Pacific salmon...