Lost Rivers

Exploring together the waterways of Toronto/Tkaronto, above ground & buried, recalling our connections to land & water. Since 1994.
#LostRiversTO @TorontoGreen

[City of Toronto 🇨🇦 @cityoftoronto]

Did you know trees can improve your physical and mental health? To make these benefits more accessible to everyone, we want to increase our tree canopy! 🌳

If you own property with a City-owned road allowance, you can request a FREE tree planting. Visit https://t.co/lqJ0NBx7E5

[Toronto and Region Conservation Authority @TRCA_HQ]

Who do you call during a #flood? Knowing the right contacts can help you act quickly in an emergency:

🚨 In danger? Call 911 immediately.
🌊 Flooding near a river or stream? Report it to TRCA.
🏠 Sewer backup at home? Contact your regional municipality.
💧 Storm sewer issue in your neighbourhood? Call your local municipality.
🏙 Private drainage or surface water concerns? Reach out to your insurance provider.

Be prepared, stay informed! For more #FloodSafety tips, visit: https://t.co/qpxRfGoCsS

[Water News Global @WaterTrends]

URBAN DESIGN: The world just got 31 new wetland cities | #WetlandConservation | World Economic Forum https://t.co/HW5yr7ydGH

[Etobicoke Climate Action @EtobicokeCA]

TODAY in Allan Gardens downtown, 1-4pm! An #EarthWeek EcoFair with music, speakers, children's activities & a chance to talk to people from 18 different groups working on #ClimateChange, #Housing, #YouthActivism, #Food, #Education.
Come early for the weekly Farmer's Market 10-2

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

The St. Lawrence Seaway is one of the most significant construction projects in Canadian history.
But it came at a cost.
Several communities were lost forever beneath the waters during construction.
This is the story of The Lost Villages.

🧵1/20

[EnvironmentalDefence @envirodefence]

85 environmental, water advocacy, and Indigenous groups are urging all federal parties to commit to protecting freshwater in Canada. With growing threats from the U.S. and weakened protections at home, it’s time to strengthen laws, uphold agreements, and respect Indigenous water rights. Read the full letter here: https://t.co/JuR9CdJYGn

[EnvironmentalDefence @envirodefence]

Bill 5 Would End Endangered Species Protections, Attack Clean Energy and Roll Back Protections for Environmental and Cultural Values

#ONpoli #HandsOffTheGreenbelt #RenewableEnergy

Our full statement 🔽
https://t.co/MXVBEMLzfC

[Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition @RLSC_Watershed]

Another win for the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition! #Waterloo is the third municipality to pass our resolution asking #onpoli to protect Ontario's water from #saltpollution. https://t.co/mnZtPP8Qn8 @envirodefence @WatershedsCAN @Ecogai @PeterMiasek @humberriverTO @IWSpecialis

[Humber River Calling @HumberRiverTO]

It was beautiful being along the Humber River yesterday clearing litter. Many people also found their sanctuary there along the banks, relaxing & reflecting. We are so fortunate to have this river in Toronto, we must protect it. #stophwy413 #watershed

[Toronto and Region Conservation Authority @TRCA_HQ]

Are you flood-ready? 💧 Taking a few simple steps now can help you stay safe and minimize risk in the event of a #flood. Here’s how to prepare:

1️⃣ Understand your #FloodRisk
2️⃣ Create an emergency plan
3️⃣ Build an emergency kit with essentials
4️⃣ Review your insurance coverage
5️⃣ Protect your home from potential flood damage

The best time to prepare is before a flood happens. Learn more about flood preparedness.👇 https://t.co/0v58OHlLC7

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

As climate change worsens rainstorms, are you at risk of a flood?

Toronto’s secret flood map: Your home could be at risk of flooding — and you’d never know. https://t.co/aFqL2rePA2

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Do you know how much life a tree holds? 🌳🌲🪲🐛🐦🦉🪶🦋🦊🦇

Illustration by Owen Davey Draws

[Toronto and Region Conservation Authority @TRCA_HQ]

🌊🐟 Do the Great Lakes Matter to You? 🐟🌊

Join us TOMORROW (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) for a deep dive into one of the biggest threats facing the Great Lakes—Invasive Carps! 🚨 These destructive fish could have a devastating impact if they become established here.

🔍 What you’ll learn:
✅ How to identify Invasive Carps 🧐
✅ The risks they pose to our ecosystems ⚠️
✅ What’s being done to prevent their arrival 🌎

Don't miss this informative workshop—help protect the Great Lakes! 💙🐠
https://t.co/CZN8SJu7tX

#ProtectTheGreatLakes #InvasiveSpecies #Conservation #TRCA

[Toronto and Region Conservation Authority @TRCA_HQ]

🌿✨ Launch Your Career in Conservation! 🌎💼

Passionate about protecting Toronto’s ravines? Looking for hands-on experience in the environmental sector? Here’s your chance! 🚀

🎉 Applications for the 2025 Ravine Youth Team are NOW OPEN!

This summer internship gives you access to diverse career paths in conservation while working on real projects to preserve Toronto’s ravines! 🌳🏙️

🔗 Learn more & apply today:
Apply to be a Crew Leader: https://t.co/aYrT2J57Tp
Apply to be a Crew Member: https://t.co/PEzmVtW4fR

TRCA is a proud to partner with the City of Toronto on this program, which is funded through the Ravine Strategy.

TRCA is a proud to partner with the City of Toronto on this program, which is funded through the Ravine Strategy.

@TorontoPFR

#TOravines #RavineYouthTeam #ConservationCareers #GreenJobs #FutureStewards

[Beaver Trust @BeaverTrust]

It’s #WorldWaterDay, and we’re joining in celebrating the huge benefits that can come when we Make #SpaceForWater 💧

See what can happen when we give rivers room to do what they do best. 👇

[UN Youth Office @UNYouthAffairs]

❄️ The first-ever World Day for Glaciers is on 21 March at UN HQ! Part of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, this event tackles water security & climate change.

🔗 Register by 18 Mar: https://t.co/0OsUjrUeKY

💻 Watch LIVE: https://t.co/ChF3XEIry6

#WorldWaterDay

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Water is key to all life on 🌍 Earth, but our water supply is under threat 💧⚠️

How can we restore the broken water cycle and ensure more water resilience in everything we do?

We asked experts and stakeholders - and here are their answers 👇

#WorldWaterDay #WaterWiseEU

[Toronto and Region Conservation Authority @TRCA_HQ]

If you're out for a walk this weekend and notice dead fish in local wetlands, ponds, or along the lakeshore, don’t be alarmed! This is likely a natural occurrence known as a winter fish kill, which happens after long, harsh winters.

Thick ice and heavy snow can block sunlight, reducing oxygen levels in the water. In shallow areas, ice may even reach the bottom, making it difficult for fish to survive. Now that the ice has melted, these natural winter losses have become visible.

While it may look concerning, winter fish kills are a normal seasonal event. Nature has its own cleanup crew—scavengers like raccoons and turkey vultures will happily take care of most of the fish, returning valuable nutrients to the ecosystem. 🌱🐟

#SpringThaw #FunFact #DidYouKnow

[Sam Knowlton @samdknowlton]

Microplastic pollution is disrupting photosynthesis across ecosystems and cropland, threatening our food security in ways we've drastically underestimated.

These invisible particles degrade our soils and undermine the biological foundation of our food system...🧵

[Brent Bellamy @brent_bellamy]

My column: A Montreal company is building greenhouses on unused building rooftops. They now grow 200,000 vegetables per week. Their newest greenhouse is on a Walmart. If this was done just to Walmarts, Canada would cut its annual vegetable imports by 15%. https://t.co/6ybDGd8nRC