Rivière Châteauguay, dans le secteur de Mercier

Water quality of the Châteauguay River: excellent swimming potential confirmed after two years of studies

June 8, 2023

Communiqué de presse – La Fondation Rivières, la Ville de Mercier et la Société de conservation et d’aménagement des bassins versants de la zone Châteauguay (OBV SCABRIC) rendent publics les résultats d’une étude qui confirme que l’eau de la rivière Châteauguay, dans le secteur de Mercier, est d’excellente qualité pour s’y baigner et pratiquer des activités non motorisées (kayak, canot, planche à pagaie, etc.) en toute sécurité, en été et par temps sec.

Parc Henri-Letendre à Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel - qualité de l'eau

Study on river water quality: swimming is possible in summer in the Sorel region

June 6, 2023

Press release – Fondation Rivières, the City of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel and the Municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel make public the results of a study which reveals that in summer and in dry weather, water of the river on the edge of Pointe-aux-Pins park, in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, and Henri-Letendre park, in Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, is ideal for swimming.

Open letter for equitable access to public water bodies in Quebec

August 11, 2022

Despite what appears to be a firm political will to make access to Quebec's waterways and bodies of water a priority, we must admit that this priority remains theoretical to this day. Here is our open letter addressed to Mr. François Legault, Prime Minister of Quebec, signed by the Collective for equitable access to bodies of water.

Des gens sautent à l'eau au Vieux-Port de Montréal

E. coli in water: how do you know if swimming in rivers is safe?

July 21, 2022

As heatwaves become more and more frequent, the desire to swim in one of Quebec's many lakes or rivers grows. But is the water quality suitable for safe swimming? How to know?

Grand Splash 2022 - nos événements - baignade à Montréal

Nearly a hundred people participated in the Grand Splash at the Old Port of Montreal

July 1, 2022

Press release – Many citizens took to the water at the Old Port of Montreal for the traditional Grand Splash, an initiative of Fondation Rivières.

Baignade à Montréal, Habitat 67 - Sophie Lachance - Se baigner à Montréal

More than 50 places where the water is of good quality for swimming in Montreal

June 29, 2022

Press release - In the run-up to the Grand Splash at the Old Port of Montreal and the official opening of the port basin at the Port of Quebec this Friday, July 1, Fondation Rivières unveils a map listing 51 sites with water quality suitable for swimming on Montreal's waterfront.