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Olympic Village has experienced failed results for three continuous weeks. Its E. coli count has increased in comparison to last week.

To view the full results and standards we use to determine water quality, check out , or the link in our bio. 💧

Olympic Village experienced another week of failed results. On the bright side, all sites experienced lower E. coli counts than last week.

To view the full results and standards we use to determine water quality, check out , or click the link in our bio. 🧪

Olympic Village experienced a higher than usual E. coli count this week.

To view the full results and standards we use to determine water quality, check out , or click the link in our bio. 🐡

For this week, we’re featuring a beautiful photo of the sun setting behind the clouds during a stroll along the Seawall!

Make sure to tag your water photos with for a chance to be featured!

📷: yaninamalina, Instagram

Today’s is the Squamish word for beaver!

In First Nations culture, beavers symbolize creativity, cooperation, persistence, and harmony.

The beaver teaches others persistence and the importance of using available resources. It also helps people to understand teamwork and to appreciate each individual’s talents.

Squamish Translation for Beaver:
Beaver = sḵel̓áw̓

All sites passed this week!

To view the full results and standards we use to determine water quality, check out , or click the link in our bio. 🐙

For this week, we’re featuring an amazing photo of being spotted passing along the False Creek Seawall!

“I love this little pocket of the seawall. It’s one of the few areas that feels like the natural coastline and has quite the contrast to Olympic Village and the sea buses passing by.”

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📷: kaylapoch, Instagram

Today’s is the Halkomelem words for forest!

With almost 64% of British Columbia being covered in forests, where is your favourite spot to wander in the woods?

Halkomelem Translations for Forest:
Hul̓q̓umín̓um̓ (Island dialect) - thuthíqut
Halq̓eméylem (Upriver dialect) - theqthéqe

All sites passed this week!

To view the full results and standards we use to determine water quality, check out , or click the link in our bio. 🧫

For this week, we’re featuring a stunning photo of the spectacular view from the mountaintops of Vancouver!

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📷: robinnshaw, Instagram

Thank you RBC for joining us for water sampling at Granville Island and helping to categorize the waste from one of our Seabins!

The support you provide from RBC Tech for Nature helps us to continue to protect and clean up our waterways!

Today's is the Squamish word for beach!

With the weather warming up, which beaches are you planning to soak up the sun and play in the waves at this summer?

Squamish Translation for Beach:
Beach = áyalhḵw

This week's water quality results were varied.

To see the full results and the standards we use to determine water quality, check out , or click the link in our bio. 🦠

Our this week is a ketchup packet!

Over 855 billion single-use sachets are disposed of each year, this is enough to cover the entire surface of the Earth.

These sachets are made up of complex multi-layers of polymers, aluminum, and films, they are not easily separated and therefore are very difficult to recycle.

However, Heinz, a company that globally distributes 11 billion ketchup packets annually, has previously announced that they are aiming to make 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025.

Which would help to keep a large percentage of those pesky plastic sachets out of the landfill and our waterways!

Feel free to share your own pics of garbage you fished out of the water under the hashtag above, or send them to us via DM for a chance for your catch to be featured!

For this week, we’re featuring a beautiful photo of a picturesque hike along Lynn Creek and through the dense forests of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park!

“Monday feels”

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📷: 55_onthefly, Instagram

Today is the day we've all been waiting for!

✨Artists for Water 2022!🌊

We are excited to celebrate with you this evening at the Livestream event. Enjoy the art, the auction, speeches and entertainment.

Use the livestream link to watch: bit.ly/38DKuXs

Swim Drink Fish Canada

Artists for Water 2022 Livestream — Swim Drink Fish We invite you on May 5th, to be a part of the impactful collaboration of the art world creating a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future, through Art!

Today’s is the Squamish word for sunset!

One of the best and most beautiful things to do in Vancouver is to watch the sun disappear below the horizon from your favourite beach or mountaintop.

Where’s your go to spot to watch the sunset?

Squamish Translation for Sunset:
Sunset = ḵenp


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Did you know that people who spend at least 2 hours per week in nature report significantly better health and wellbeing and that 90% of people say they’re happier when they’re outside?

Read our latest blog to learn more about how BC Parks Foundation’s new PaRx initiative is working to improve the health and overall wellbeing of others by prescribing them time in nature and how fostering a connection to nature also helps to protect it, as you protect what you love.

Use the link🔽 to read the new blog!

https://www.fraserriverkeeper.ca/a_prescription_worth_filling

A Prescription Worth Filling - Fraser Riverkeeper If you knew there was a resource that has been proven to help ensure a healthier heart and immune system, reduce stress, increase brain power, and improve overall well being, what would you do? What if I told you that this resource already exists and you have free access to it? It’s the great outd...

The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative is an Indigenous-led collaboration working to bring salmon home to the upper Columbia River region.

Learn more about this initiative with the link🔽

https://columbiariversalmon.ca

Welcome | CRSRI Welcome YES! I SUPPORT BRINGING THE SALMON HOME The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative Petition First Name Last Name Organization Email Country Name Display my personal name in support Org Display my organization’s name in support eNews Keep me current with e-news updates. *We will ne...

For this week, we’re featuring a beautiful sunny photo of a boat launch along the Fraser River!

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📷: heatherreese9305, Instagram

Use the link🔽 to check out this recent webinar from the Fraser River Discovery Centre to learn about the role of community science, and how we can all get involved!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hprAq2F1B58&feature=youtu.be

Community Science and iNaturalist with Dr. John Reynolds In this webinar, recorded April 2022, Dr. John Reynolds, Professor of Aquatic Ecology & Conservation at SFU, Tom Buell BC Leadership Chair in Aquatic Conserv...

Today’s is sailing!

With the weather warming up and more sunny days headed our way, we hope you’ve been able to get out on the water!

What’s your favourite way to recreate on the water?

Have you ever tried sailing?

Halkomelem Translations for Sailing:
Hul̓q̓umín̓um̓ (Island dialect) - putun' é m'

All sites passed on Earth Day!

To see the full results and the standards that we use to determine water quality, check out , or click the link in our bio. 🐟

This week, and asked you to get involved with four themes around celebrating Earth Day: Connect, Collect, Create, and Community.

Today, is a day we celebrate this incredible place that we all call home and celebrate the people making a difference on this planet.

For this week, we’re featuring a serene photo of a beautiful cherry blossom tree by the water!

“Happy first day of spring. It’s cherry blossom time🌸🌸🌸”

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📷: phuonglchau, Instagram

Today's is Earth!

“From the realms of the human world, the sky dwellers, the water beings, forest creatures and all other forms of life, the beautiful Mother Earth gives birth to, nurtures and sustains all life.”

- Assembly of First Nations

Squamish Translation for Earth:
Earth = temíxw

“Creating safe spaces for BIPOC people in the environmental movement is also important to Shades of Sustainability because they found it rare to find people who looked like them in places where sustainability conversations were happening. The project wants to highlight that there are multiple ways to be environmentally friendly and that these can include traditional ethnocultural practices.”

Use the link🔽 to read the full article on how youth-led groups are making the environmental movement more diverse

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/04/18/Environmentalism-For-Everyone/

Environmentalism Is for Everyone | The Tyee How youth-led groups and thinkers are making the environmental movement more diverse.

For this week, we’re featuring an incredible photo of the view from Kits Beach of the sunset and some of the crazy clouds we’ve been seeing this week!

“sunset tonight - kits beach☁️🔥💛”

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📷: photosthroughtheseasons, Instagram

“As the weather improves around Vancouver and people look to spend more time outdoors, TransLink is increasing services to some parks and beaches.”☀️

Use the link🔽 or the free Swim Guide app to learn more about your local beaches!

https://www.theswimguide.org/

Use the link🔽 to read the article from Vancouver Is Awesome

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/translink-increasing-bus-service-to-beaches-and-parks-around-vancouver-updating-skytrain-hours-5263343

TransLink increasing bus service to beaches and parks around Vancouver, updating SkyTrain hours With spring comes more trips to places like Stanley Park and Spanish Banks, and other Metro Vancouver destinations

Today’s is the Halkomelem words for boat!

With the west coast of British Columbia being hugged by the Pacific Ocean, there are an endless number of places to explore by boat.

Where’s your favourite place to go for a boat ride?

Halkomelem Translations for Boat:
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Downriver dialect) - put
Hul̓q̓umín̓um̓ (Island dialect) - p**t
Halq̓eméylem (Upriver dialect) - pôt

For this week, we’re featuring an amazing photo of the stunning view of Howe Sound from Bowen Lookout!

“Made it to Bowen Lookout - Saint Marks Summit🏔🌊”

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📷: travelsfromwest, Instagram

Today’s is the Squamish word for flower!

An array of flowers can be seen popping up around Vancouver come springtime, but one of the most anticipated and favourite to bloom are the cherry blossoms!

What is your favourite flower?

Squamish Translation for Flower:
Flower = spáḵ'em

Do you love art & water?🎨🌊

Do you enjoy getting involved in your community?

If so, we still have shifts open for our Artists for Water Art Preview event this Friday at ELAN FINE ART & we’d love to have your help!

Use the link🔽 to sign up!
https://www.fraserriverkeeper.ca/volunteer

Volunteer With Us - Fraser Riverkeeper What is community science? According to National Geographic, "Community science is the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Through community science, people share and contribute to data monitoring and collection programs." We ai...

All sites passed this week!
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To see the full results and the standards that we use to determine water quality results, check out the link in our bio or on 🌊⁠
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In the heart of Vancouver, you’ll find one of the most popular urban areas to explore by foot, bike, or boat, False Creek.

This area is a unique marine ecosystem that we here at Fraser Riverkeeper get to work and play at as we sample the waters of False Creek year-round.

From spending so much time along this narrow inlet, we have gotten to intimately know this special ecosystem and some of the neat creatures that reside here.

Use the link⬇️ to get to know some of wild residents of False Creek by reading our latest blog!

https://www.fraserriverkeeper.ca/the_wild_residents_of_false_creek

For this week, we’re featuring a beautiful photo that shows how spring has sprung at English Bay!🌼

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📷: ohye2000, Instagram

Today’s is herring!

For thousands of years, Pacific herring have been an important traditional food source that are central to the social, cultural, and economic relations of Coastal First Nations.

These forage fish are harvested in coastal waters during the spawning season with nets, rakes, and fish traps. To harvest the eggs, hemlock or cedar branches or kelp blades were suspended near the spawning grounds, allowing for the eggs to be laid on these materials and then easily peeled off and collected.

Herring and herring eggs were and are still eaten fresh, or smoked, or dried, and used for trade or later consumption at feasts and potlatches.

Halkomelem Translations for Herring:
Hul̓q̓umín̓um̓ (Island dialect) - slhewut'
Halq̓eméylem (Upriver dialect) - sts'ámex

“There is the look of the surface of the water. It might be glassy. Or if it’s sunny, it’s glinting with a thousand sparkles. If it’s cloudy, there are beautiful shades of grey. It’s endlessly fascinating and different.”

National Post

Use the link🔽 to read the article!

https://nationalpost.com/life/senior-living-the-joy-of-dragon-boats-and-other-paddling-activities/wcm/afb9cc13-aae0-47a6-b85b-61d66732715a/amp/

Senior Living: The joy of dragon boats and other paddling activities Post-retirement, you can find renewed enthusiasm on the water.

Our this week is a cigarette butt!

Did you know that a single cigarette can pollute up to 500L of water? Or that one cigarette takes 12 years to disappear?

They are the most common garbage collected from the world’s beaches with them accounting for 40% of the waste. Cigarette butts also often disintegrate into microplastics, due to their filter, resulting in the pollution of waterways and harming wildlife.

Feel free to share your own pics of garbage you fished out of the water under the hashtag above, or send them to us via DM for a chance for your catch to be featured!


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