San Francisco rang in the new year with a series of atmospheric river events that had catastrophic impacts across California. These record-breaking storms beg the question: “​​What is it called when two 100-year storms hit the Bay Area in one week? Is it a 200-year storm? A statistical anomaly? Or the new normal?” – Sejal Choksi-Chugh, …

We all agree that we are dealing with numerous consequences due to climate change. Have you ever thought about why the water quality keeps getting poorer and causing issues in different terms? If you are a pro surfer, you must be keen on the water quality because it can bring many disadvantages that many people …

Swim Guide is fortunate to work alongside many incredible environmental organizations worldwide. This year we are excited to say that 12 new affiliates joined the platform, each working towards a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future. Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health (APH) is a public health agency committed to improving health and reducing social inequities in …

My first assignment teaching surfing was in Hawaii, but it began in California. Here’s how it happened:  My best friend was the son of an Admiral. The Admiral was stationed for two years in San Diego and that’s how I met his son, Billy. Before they moved to San Diego they lived in Panama. It …

Hello! I am Fabbiha, a Community Scientist for Swim Drink Fish, and I would like to share my experiences as a volunteer for this wonderful organization, and what these experiences have meant to me.   Being a university student who majors in Environmental Science, I am quite interested in environmental data collection and in the …

Many dogs enjoy swimming, but any body of water can be dangerous to your pet. Here are seven tips for keeping dogs safe around water.1. Dogs Should Always Wear a Life Jacket Around WaterThe best way to keep your dog safe is to invest in a canine life jacket. Your dog should wear this whenever …

For this Swim Guide Spotlight, we reached out to Elizabeth (Liz) Cute, the Senior Community Engagement Manager at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper affiliate profile Where: Buffalo, New York USA Number of regions: 9 Number of sites: 27 Sampling season: Sampling season starts Victoria Day Weekend and ends Labour Day Weekend Sampling frequency: Collected weekly …

Whether in the pool or in the sea, swimming is one of the recreational activities  that offers a full body workout. In addition to working the body as a whole, swimming has a range of other positive effects, including improving muscle tone, burning calories, reducing allergy symptoms and even strengthening the heart. But if you’re …

For this Swim Guide Spotlight, we reached out to Katy Alambo, Ottawa Riverkeeper’s biologist. To learn more about their watershed health assessment and monitoring initiative. Ottawa Riverkeeper affiliate profile Where: Ontario / Quebec, CA Number of regions: 16 Number of sites: 374 Sampling season: June – August Sampling frequency: Varies Swim Guide Affiliate since: 2012 …

In June 2022, we interviewed Friends of Humber Bay to learn more about their weekly water monitoring efforts along the shoreline of Humber Bay Park West. Ro, Eric and Katrina shared their experiences about what it’s like to be a member of our community science initiative. Here’s what they had to say: *This interview has …

For this Swim Guide Spotlight, we reached out to Erin Donmoyer, the Black-Sampit Riverkeeper to learn more about the development of the new Riverkeeper program for the Black and Sampit watersheds. Winyah River Alliance affiliate profileWhere: South Carolina, USA Number of regions: 5 Number of sites: 37 Sampling season: June to September Sampling frequency: Weekly …

In September 2020, I packed up and made the move to the West End of Toronto. After 27 years of being an East-ender and witnessing the coveted Blue Flags swaying in the wind along Woodbine Beach, I found myself diving into the shores of Humber Bay. Wading into the water and peering north, it became …