Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance

On average, 140 Canadians drown in boating incidents each year. Here are ten tips for safe boating

Conservation Sudbury is seeking local volunteers to participate in our Community Rain Gauge Program What you would need to do: -Install a rain gauge on your property provided free of charge -Submit daily rainfall values (as often as possible) using the convenient app or online Why is this important? What are the data used for?... -To relate rainfall to water levels in surrounding rivers and lakes -To better anticipate watershed dynamics -To improve floodplain mapping and enhance the predictive power of watershed models in different parts of the city If you are interested in helping us collect valuable environmental data in the variability of rainfall in the Sudbury area, please contact Jaimée Bergeron at [email protected]

The Sudbury Source Protection Committee is updating the Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report. You can review proposed changes at https://sourcewatersudb...ury.ca/en/the-science-the-plan.html until July 7th. Share your perspective with the committee and help safeguard our sources of municipal drinking water. See more

Plastic waste is a common issue in urban waterways and is having negative impacts on water quality and local wildlife. In Greater Sudbury, litter and plastic wa...ste are entering Junction Creek and flowing into connected water bodies, including the Great Lakes. In celebration of World Environment Day, please give back to the local environment by signing up for the Junk-free Creek Challenge. This free 4-week challenge is a great way for families to recognize their use of single-use plastics, learn about environmentally friendly alternatives, and reduce their household plastic waste footprint. Every family that successfully completes the challenge will be entered for a chance to win a prize! Register today by emailing [email protected] to receive your information package. #JunkFreeCreek #BePlasticWise!