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.

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Plan Bv7 – Myths v. Facts
Incorrect information is circulating about Plan Bv7, the proposed water levels plan for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, and its goals. This page highlights several myths that have been circulating about Plan Bv7 and provides the facts. read more

What to Expect Under Plan Bv7
Basically, Plan Bv7 is a version of Plan B+ which was developed to finally provide some environmental improvement, by providing levels that fluctuate a bit more than currently allowed. (Learn more about the benefits provided by Plan Bv7.)  This variability would be based on natural supplies, such as water flowing from the upper Great Lakes, ... read more

Get Involved to Support Plan Bv7
The implementation of Plan Bv7 is by no means a ‘done deal’ and is still a long way from implementation. Your voice, speaking out for the health of the River and Lake and in support of Plan Bv7, is critical in the coming months. Read on for several ways you can get involved! read more

A Breakdown of the New US Coast Guard Ballast Rules – What They Mean for the River
As the Seaway opens this week for its 54th shipping season, we’ve been grappling to fully understand the long-term implications of last Friday’s release by the US Coast Guard of their final rule for regulating ship ballast discharges. read more

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