NORDIK Institute

Since 2022, NORDIK Institute has partnered with communities across our region to collaboratively train and coordinate volunteers to monitor the health of our waters. These teams are collectively called Water Ranger teams, or WatR teams for short. Communities we currently work with are Missanabie Cree First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, the City of Sault Ste. Marie (through the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority), the Township of Thessalon, and the Township of Huron Shores.

As a WatR volunteer, you will have the support of a network of like-minded community members as you learn more about water quality statuses, challenges (e.g., microplastics) and solutions in our region. By volunteering your time, you will contribute to collecting much-needed data to support Great Lakes’ decision-making and ensure a healthier and more resilient community by becoming a voice for our local waters.