Amy’s Swimventure

07/28/2026

The Chicago River Swim (CRS) is a charitable event created by A Long Swim, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for ALS research.
Inspired by successful urban swims CRS aims to change perceptions of the Chicago River. To learn more and support my swim visit: https://runsignup.com/aswimventure

07/24/2026

This is in the UK. Sewage being pumped straight into the water. What are we doing to our world? I just can’t understand how companies and municipalities run by people don’t understand they are killing the world for their future family members. Money isn’t everything - Water is! 🌍🌱💦

07/24/2026

Stop Data Centers! They consume too much clean water and release contaminated water into our environments.

Ohio abandoned a controversial plan to allow certain data centers to discharge water into lakes and streams.

07/24/2026

Ohio Department of Natural Resources does good work, but it’s time to step up and do great work in protecting our water.

Washington County residents are raising concerns that injection wells in southeastern Ohio leaking brine waste will eventually pollute Marietta’s drinking water.

07/22/2026

Keep your local water clean!

07/22/2026

Yes, they cleaned the Chicago River and we are able to swim in it!
I’ve been selected as one of the 200 swimmers to participate in the 2 mile course. The Chicago River Swim is an iconic swim and fundraiser. Donations for the event supports ALS with a portion of the donations going to free swim lessons. I’m required to raise $1750 to participate. Please consider helping me reach my goal. Thank you!

The Chicago River Swim is the signature event of [1]A Long Swim, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that raises funds for ALS collaborative research through Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and local youth learn-to-swim programs...

07/17/2026

07/05/2026

There are red flagged bacteria warnings in Ohio this weekend. The Ohio beach guard site is not working directly from the ODH website. Here’s an alternative link I found. If you are going to be in Ohio open water, please check this and other sites before entering the water.

07/05/2026

A recent incident in Wyoming is a reminder of what's at stake. During the startup of a data center cooling system, wastewater contaminated the city's reclaimed water system, forcing it offline for months while it was cleaned.

Water isn't just being used to cool massive server farms. We also need to be asking important questions about what happens after that water is used. How is wastewater managed? What contamination risks exist? And are our water resources truly being protected? These are questions that deserve clear answers.

Technology should never come at the expense of clean water. As demand for data centers grows, we need stronger oversight, greater transparency, and a commitment to protecting one of our most valuable natural resources.

The city has revoked the Meta contractor's discharge privileges.