{"id":11996,"date":"2018-06-19T10:38:52","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T14:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationrivieres.org\/?p=11996"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:29:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:29:16","slug":"le-grand-splash-propulse-par-la-fondation-rivieres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationrivieres.org\/en\/le-grand-splash-propulse-par-la-fondation-rivieres\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grand Splash powered by the Fondation Rivi\u00e8res"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PRESS RELEASE<\/strong>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>

Montreal, June 19, 2018<\/strong> \u2013 The team of earth day<\/span>, involved in the Montr\u00e9al Bathing Committee, is happy to hand over the organization of the Grand Splash<\/a> at Fondation Rivi\u00e8res. We are currently co-organizing the edition 2018 and<\/span> we leave them the orders for 2019.<\/p>

True to tradition, the Grand Splash in the river <\/span>Saint Laurent<\/span> will take place near the Jacques-Cartier quay in the Old Port of Montreal. It is during a period of summer heatwave that Montrealers will be invited to jump into the <\/span>Saint Laurent<\/span> to express their desire for better access to the banks of the island, particularly in the city center. Organizers closely monitor the weather to determine the date of the event.<\/span><\/p>

2018, a year full of promises for urban swimming<\/h2>

\u201cThe Earth Day team has been involved in the creation of the Grand Splash for 15 years. We could not wish for a better organization than Fondation Rivi\u00e8res to take the reins of the rest of this project, which will be grandiose. Now it's time to register! \u00bb<\/em>, declares Mr. Pierre Lussier, director of Earth Day.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>

The ColiMinder<\/i> : Precise, real-time measurement of the bacteriological quality of water<\/h3>

This year, the Montr\u00e9al Bathing Committee will be able to count on real-time water quality measurements to ensure <\/span>splashers<\/i> perfect water for swimming. Indeed, Bota Bota, spa-on-the-water, neighboring the body of water where the Grand Splash takes place, has deployed a device on a permanent basis <\/span>ColiMinder<\/i> to carry out real-time monitoring of the bacteriological quality of water.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMonitoring the bacteriological quality of bathing water is a concern of the population. The significant analysis times for both the closure and the opening of bathing areas are an issue of prime importance. The participation of Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau will allow us to obtain analyzes of the water quality near the Grand Splash, every 30 minutes instead of the usual 48 hours. We are proud of this innovation which will promote access to water and to take over the organization of the Grand Splash in these conditions,\u201d enthuses Alain Saladzius, president of the Fondation Rivi\u00e8res.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

Montreal Swimming Citizen Committee<\/h4>

The Montr\u00e9al Baignade Citizen Committee is a group of Montreal citizens concerned about the lack of public access to the banks and water of the river <\/span>Saint Laurent<\/span>, surrounding the island of Montreal. Every year, they meet during the summer period for the Grand Splash in order to assert their demands to elected officials and citizens. Since 2003, many citizens have invested in the cause.<\/span><\/p>

Fondation Rivi\u00e8res<\/h5>

The Fondation Rivi\u00e8res's mission is to work to preserve, restore and enhance the natural character of rivers and lakes, as well as water quality. The Fondation Rivi\u00e8res supports activities promoting responsible recreational use of water, so that people reconnect with this precious shared resource.<\/span><\/p>

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For information :<\/strong><\/p>

Ariane Arbor
<\/span>Communications Officer
<\/span>Earth Day, for the Montr\u00e9al Baignade Citizen Committee
<\/span>514-728-0116 #223 | Ext: 1-800-424-8758 | <\/span>montrealbaignade@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>

–<\/p>

Alain Saladzius
<\/span>President
<\/span>Fondation Rivi\u00e8res, for the Montr\u00e9al Baignade Citizen Committee and ColiMinder
<\/span>514 924-2013 (cell.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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