Gord Downie's journey with water activism began with a battle against a cement company. The company was experimenting with burning tires as an alternative fuel source.
He joined forces with the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper after hearing a speech by Robert Kennedy Jr. and put a halt to the unsafe practice in the lakeside village of Bath, Ontario.
"If you jump in and expect the government to help you out - don't."
Please support the following organizations that Gord Downie is affiliated with:
www.waterkeeper.ca
www.gorddownie.com
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Newspaper article courtesy of The Napanee Beaver:
Courage music video courtesy of Universal Music and Peer Music
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I agree Lily! I saw him at a Lake Ontario Waterkeeper event once, and his passion was so infectious! He really loves the lake and the water where he grew up.
Awesome! There's a super neat event tonight in association with the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper -
When: Wednesday, October 6 · 9:00pm – 11:00pm. Special reception for members (that’s you) begins around 8 pm. Show starts at 9:30 pm.
Where: Bread and Circus, Kensington Market. 299 Augusta Avenue. Toronto.
Who: The National Theatre of the World, w/ musical support from Colleen & Paul (Swim Drink Fish Music June 2010). Alexandra Cousteau and her Expedition: Blue Planet team will be on hand as well, for a special meet ‘n greet pre-show.
I sure wish all rock stars were as thoughtful and engaged...