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Keewatin Shore Watch

Kenora

Volunteers looking after the shoreline and the water around Kenora

We test the water, pick garbage off the shore and plant native shrubs where the bank’s washing away.

Donate Last year’s annual report

DonateGoes to our donation page. Gifts of $20 or more get a tax receipt by email
Days out on the water
Gloves and bags are on us. Wear boots you don’t mind getting wet.
- Nov 7 · 9 AMShoreline clean-upKeewatin Beach, by the change house
- Nov 18 · 6:30 PMPlanting night on the creek trailLaurenson Creek trail, north end
- Nov 28 · 10 AMIsland clean-up by boatKenora harbourfront, at the main dock
- Dec 7 · 6 PMAnnual general meeting and potluckKeewatin, at the community hall
Times are local to Kenora.
Volunteer nights
Come once to learn how it’s done. After that, pick the nights that suit you.
- Tuesday6:30 PM to 8:30 PMWater testing off the public docks
- Thursday7 PM to 9 PMLab and office night
Times are local to Kenora.
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Last year’s annual reportPDF. What we did on the water, and where the money went
Before your first clean-up
Do I need a boat?
No. Most clean-ups are from the shore. On island days we put people without a boat in with someone who has one.
Can kids come?
Yes, with a grown-up. We have small gloves and short grabbers, and a planting night is a good first one.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, we’re a registered charity. Our donation page emails a receipt for any gift of $20 or more.
What happens to the water samples?
They go to a lab, and the results go into our annual report. If something looks wrong, we tell the town first.
Volunteer with us
One email when the next clean-up or planting night is set.
Your email address
Only Keewatin Shore Watch gets your email address, and you can ask to come off the list any time.
Save our detailsFor school groups, and for anyone who finds something odd on the shore.

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