For more than 30 years, Save The River has been the leading environmental advocate working to protect and preserve the Upper St. Lawrence River.

Save The River is a grassroots advocate, working with thousands of year-round and seasonal members, on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the River, to ensure that the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands are protected for future generations. Our advocacy positions - from acting as a watchdog on St. Lawrence Seaway issues to fighting for environmentally sound water levels regulation - are based on independent science and community outreach.

Latest News

River Day 5K Biggest Yet!
Many thanks to the 228 runners and walkers who came out Saturday morning to support Save The River! The event was our biggest ever, raising several thousand dollars for our River protection programs! Read on for full race results.... read more

2010 Beach Watch Results – Week 3
Save The River has received the test results from Week 3 (July 19) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. One of the beaches, Potter's Beach on Grindstone Island, "failed" this week. Save The River is continuing to gather information about conditions at Potters Beach to understand what may have caused high bacteria levels. All other beaches sampled "passed." read more

Seaway ship groundings show need for improved spill response training
Although the Gulf oil spill may have slowed (or perhaps even stopped), spill response remains very much on the minds of River communities in light of recent events. The Seaway has seen two serious shipping accidents in as many weeks. Read more for Save The River's response... read more

2010 Beach Watch Results – Week 2
Save The River has received the test results from Week 2 (July 12) of the Beach Watch monitoring program. Each of the six beaches sampled ‘Passed’ this week. Week 2 Results (7-12-10) Wilson Beach: PASS Potter’s Beach: PASS Frink Dock: PASS Round Island: PASS Lake of the Isles: PASS Scenic View Park: PASS Although the results cannot be used to conclusively say ... read more

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