Save The River

Since 1978 Save The River has been the leading environmental advocacy organization fighting for the ecological integrity of the St. Lawrence River, first against year-round navigation, then expansion of the Seaway to accommodate larger ships and most recently securing approval of a modern water levels plan (Plan 2014) that will restore critical wetland habitat and threatened species. Save The River will continue to advocate for stronger protections against invasive species through stringent ballast water regulations and barriers to Asian Carp entering the Great Lakes, increased planning and training to deal with shipping emergencies and to prevent the shipping of unrecoverable and volatile crude oil on the River. To achieve these goals, Save The River will support policies and programs that promote (and advocate against those that eliminate or weaken) clean water protections.

Save The River’s mission has always been to restore, preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research. Our vision for the St. Lawrence is a healthy river that provides safe drinking water, is home to a thriving range of indigenous species and supports sustainable economic activity. The mission and vision of Save The River is premised on a simple core value that the River is a treasure to be shared by all who use and enjoy it and must be passed on undiminished for future generations to share.

In 2004 Save The River was designated Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper and is a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.