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By Ottawa RiverkeeperEditor’s note – this article builds on “Testing our Lowertown waters,” published in our November 2025 issue, and provides updated 2026 water quality statistics. The Ottawa River and its tributaries are a special part of life in our region, offering plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you are swimming, paddling, and…
By Mark Gerlich and Sandra Milton When you dip your toes into the water at Bordeleau Park or at the Ottawa Rowing Club, do you wonder about the water quality? We were among the volunteers collecting water samples for the Ottawa Riverkeepers who work to protect, promote, and improve the ecological health of our rivers….
By Circular Innovation Council The Circular Innovation Council, a national environmental not-for-profit organization, is excited to announce the launch of Reuse Ottawa. It’s an innovative opportunity for Ottawans to help reduce single-use plastic waste by choosing reusable containers for their takeaway food at participating grocery stores and restaurants. Participating in Reuse is easy! Reuse Ottawa’s…
By Envirocentre There’s something new and exciting at York Street Public School this fall. After a year’s worth of work, the students have a transformed the outdoor schoolyard that now includes a Tiny Forest, a green fence line, a student-created mural, and an outdoor classroom and seating area. In October 2023, York Street Public School…
By Caitlin Perry Did you know October is Circular Economy Month? It’s a public awareness campaign that educates Canadians about circular economy and how you can reduce waste, save money, build community, and take action on climate change. A previous article in this issue of the Echo focused on how you can reduce plastic waste…
Par Conseil de l’innovation circulaire Le Conseil de l’innovation circulaire, un organisme environnemental national à but non lucratif, est heureux d’annoncer le lancement de Réemploi Ottawa. Cette initiative innovante permet aux Ottaviens de contribuer à la réduction des déchets plastiques à usage unique en optant pour des contenants réutilisables pour leurs repas à emporter dans…
By Sandra Milton When you dip your toes into the water at Bordeleau Park or at the Ottawa Rowing Club, do you wonder about the water quality? Lowertown has no beaches, but it does have two fabulous rivers – the Rideau and the Ottawa – at its borders and people flock to them in the…
By Kate Laing Call it solastalgia or eco-anxiety, the feelings are the same – worry, concern, and grief about the future of our planet. Like many others, I am thinking daily about the climate crisis and how to manage its impacts, both globally and right here in our own community of Lowertown. We have dedicated…
By Isabelle Leclerc-Morin Besides being incredibly important to animals and the ecosystem, trees provide a number of services to humans in ways we often take for granted. The joint City of Ottawa / National Capital Commission (2020) climate projections estimate that very hot days in the summer (> 30°C) four times more common by 2050….