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Deep in a northern Ontario mine, scientists have discovered water that has been trapped inside of rock for over 2 billion years! Studying this water has helped scientists gain new insights into how life can survive in these extreme environments and could help guide us as we search for life on other planets and moons in our solar system!

Our new episode - "The World's Oldest Water" - is now streaming on TVO and at the link in our bio!

It may be a surprise to learn that the "world's cleanest water" is found in the town of Elmvale, Ontario. Trace contaminants in these spring waters are below those found in 5,000-year-old Arctic ice!

Our new episode - "The World's Oldest Water" - is now streaming on TVO and at the link in our bio!

"The World's Oldest Water" - episode 6 of our new season - airs tonight at 9pm on TVO !

Join us as we travel over 2km deep into a northern Ontario mine where scientists have discovered the oldest water on Earth - over 2 billion years old!

The Water Brothers season 5 is available to stream on TVO & thewaterbrothers.ca

Happy World Soil Day!

Did you know that a handful healthy soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world?

To learn more about the billions of microorganisms living right beneath our feet and the many benefits they provide to our water resources, stream our latest episode - "Save Our Soils" - on TVO or at the link in our bio!

"Save Our Soils" - episode 5 of our new season - airs tonight at 9 on TVO !

Join us as we travel across Ontario meeting with farmers and scientists who are dedicated to regenerating the health of soils and using more sustainable forms of agriculture.

The Water Brothers season 5 airs Thursdays at 9 pm and Sundays at 7 pm on TVO and is available online at thewaterbrothers.ca at the same time.

Lake Erie’s toxic algae blooms significantly threaten local communities and wildlife. One of the major contributors to the nutrient pollution that causes blooms to form is the over-application of fertilizers on farm fields and poor soil health that makes it harder for water to be asorbed underground, leading to runoff and flooding.

Learn more about these environmental hazards and how farmers are using more sustainable forms of agriculture to improve soil health and water management on farms by streaming our latest episode - "Save Our Soils" - on TVO or at the link in our bio!

Sorters at Toronto's waste transfer stations are on the frontlines of the city's recycling initiative. Despite their best efforts, what they find throughout their days may surprise you.

To learn more about what we can be doing to positively affect the global challenge of plastic pollution, tune into TVO at 7pm to watch our latest episode - "The Great Plastic Lakes" or stream it at the link in our bio!

"The Great Plastic Lakes" - episode 4 of our new season, is now streaming!

Join us as we search for promising solutions to the massive global challenge of plastic pollution.

The Water Brothers season 5 airs Thursdays at 9 pm and Sundays at 7 pm on TVO and is available online at thewaterbrothers.ca at the same time.

Over 10 million kilograms of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year. As the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth fills up with plastic, it is also building up in the bodies of wildlife and the 40 million people who rely on the Lakes for drinking water.

Go stream our latest episode - "The Great Plastic Lakes" - on TVO or at the link in our bio!

Did you know that turtles are seed spreaders? As turtles age they eat more vegetable matter rather than protein and as they walk and swim through their wetland and forest homes they dispose of seeds across large areas, encouraging new life and growth!

Learn more about these amazing creatures by streaming our latest episode - "Paving Over Paradise" -on at the link in our bio!

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😱 PHRAGMITES 😱

These invasive plants hinder native wildlife by taking over entire wetlands, resulting in a significant decrease in both plant and animal biodiversity.

Learn more about the dangers of phragmites by streaming our latest episode - "Paving Over Paradise" - on TVO or at the link in our bio!

Wetlands are among the world's most biodiverse ecosystems that also provide numerous services such as water filtration, flood protection, carbon storage and much more! Yet, despite their tremendous value, over two-thirds of Earth's wetlands have been destroyed by human activities. The many benefits of protecting and restoring these habitats outweigh any short-term gain that might come from developing the few that remain.

Stream our latest episode - "Paving Over Paradise" - on TVO or at the link in our bio!

By tracking Blanding's turtles in their native wetland environments, ecologists can better understand how human activities and development pressures impact these species at risk.

To learn more about Ontario's wetlands, stream our latest episode - "Paving Over Paradise" - on TVO or at the link in our bio!

"Paving Over Paradise" - episode 3 of our new season, airs tonight at 9 on TVO!

Close to three-quarters of southern Ontario wetlands have disappeared. Join us as we look into restoring these vital habitats, which play an essential role in as a nature-based solution to climate change.

The Water Brothers season 5 airs Thursdays at 9 pm on TVO and is available online at thewaterbrothers.ca at the same time.

Phragmites are invasive plants that have been causing damage to Ontario’s biodiversity, wetlands and beaches for decades.

Learn more about these invasive species by tuning into TVO at 9pm tomorrow to watch our new episode about wetlands in Southern Ontario - "Paving Over Paradise" - or stream it now at the link in our bio!

"The Forever Chemicals" - episode 2 of our new season, is now streaming!

Join us as we investigate the toxic chemicals known as PFAS. Just how dangerous are these “forever chemicals” and are there safer alternatives?

The Water Brothers season 5 airs Thursdays at 9 pm on TVO and is available online at thewaterbrothers.ca at the same time.

As far back as the 1960s, studies conducted
by 3M and DuPont revealed that PFAS, or "forever chemicals",
could pose health risks. But the companies kept
the studies secret from their employees and the
public for decades.

To learn more about PFAS, stream our new episode "The Forever Chemicals" on TVO or at the link in our bio!

Scientists and doctors are still studying the effects of long-term exposure to PFAS, or "forever chemicals," which are used in food packaging, clothing, cosmetics, cookware and countless household items we interact with on a daily basis. Simply put, they are everywhere.

Find out more about the effects of PFAS on the environment and our bodies in our new episode, The Forever Chemicals, which airs tonight on TVO at 9 or stream it at the link in our bio!

Many people are unaware that PFAS, a group of more than 12,000 chemicals used in various products, can be found in many makeup products - specifically those labeled as "water-proof" or "water-resistant".

Our new episode, The Forever Chemicals, takes a deep dive into the group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS and the dangers they can pose to human and environmental health. Stream it online now or watch it on TVO Thursday at 9pm.

When filming our episode "The Breathing Lands" earlier this year, we woke up to the incredible sight of a massive herd of caribou passing through our camp near the shore of Hudson Bay. When we encourage the protection of peatlands in Ontario not only does that protect the habitats of species at risk like caribou, but also helps us fight climate change by keeping carbon underground.

Stream the episode now at www.thewaterbrothers.ca and on

The Water Brothers season 5 airs Thursdays at 9 pm on TVO and is available online at thewaterbrothers.ca

"The Breathing Lands" - episode 1 of our new season, premieres tonight at 9pm on TVO

Join us on an adventure to Ontario’s far north to experience the incredible power of peatlands to store carbon and water and why these biodiverse wetlands deserve more protection.

The Water Brothers season 5 airs Thursdays November 2-December 7 at 9 pm on TVO and is available online at thewaterbrothers.ca at the same time.