AquaAction

We are so proud of our AquaEntrepreneurs! 💙    At AquaAction, we love seeing our AquaEntrepreneurs climbing the ladder of success. Here is what three of our incredible program alumni have been up to: 💧 BioAlert Solutions secured $2.5 million in funding, fueling their mission to revolutionize water safety. To learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHdcbJau 💧Tatiana Estevez from Permalution was named one of The Globe and Mail’s ‘Changemakers: Meet 20 emerging leaders reinventing how Canada does business. To learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqKEwSta 💧RegenEAU was featured on "Dans L’oeil du Dragon" on April 9th, showcasing their game-changing water tech to top investors. To learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-4hZfCx If these success stories inspire you and are ready to commercialize your water-tech innovation, don’t miss your chance to register for Cohort 4 of our AquaEntrepreneur program. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4j8HXnI The AquaEntrepreneur Québec program is organized by AquaAction Québec with the support of the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE) Etienne Lemieux, David Pineault, Michaël Pelletier

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Mr. Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien II, a true visionary and dedicated philanthropist whose unwavering commitment to water protection was the very genesis of AquaAction. Co-founding the Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation with his wife Nan-b, Mr. de Gaspé Beaubien planted the seeds of a movement that continues to make a tangible difference in the health of North American waterways and aquatic ecosystems. His vision not only gave rise to our organization but also deeply embodies our mission: to champion and scale innovative solutions for freshwater protection. Mr. de Gaspé Beaubien's legacy will endure through every young innovator we empower and every impactful project AquaAction supports for years to come. Our deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. 🔗 Learn more about the pivotal role of Mr. de Gaspé Beaubien in AquaAction's founding and mission on our blog: https://bit.ly/4iflyE2 More background: https://lnkd.in/eByfqstx https://lnkd.in/eTcjMDP5 #WaterSecurity #Innovation #Philanthropy #Legacy #AquaAction

Join AquaAction at Northern Michigan Startup Week! 🚀     We are excited to announce that AquaAction will participate in the Northern Michigan Startup Week from April 14-17 in Traverse City, Michigan. Our President, Soula Chronopoulos, and U.S. Business Development Lead, Brittany VanderBeek, will be there to connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, and water enthusiasts.    Join Soula, Brittany, and other members of the AquaAction team to discover our mission to support freshwater solutions and explore opportunities for collaboration.     For more details about the event, visit this link: https://nmsw.co/   We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝

Le recrutement pour la Cohorte 4 d’AquaEntrepreneur est officiellement lancé! 🎉   L’eau est un enjeu de sécurité nationale et économique. Son accès, sa gestion et son utilisation durable sont cruciaux pour notre avenir collectif.    C’est pourquoi, grâce au renouvellement du soutien du Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE), nous sommes fiers d’annoncer le lancement du recrutement pour la 4e cohorte du programme AquaEntrepreneur !     #AquaEntrepreneur accompagne les entreprises ayant une solution dans le cycle de l'eau prêtes à innover, pivoter et accélérer leur croissance grâce à :    ✅ +30 heures de coaching personnalisé avec des experts   ✅ Soutien pour sécuriser des projets pilotes et contrats  ✅ Accès à des missions commerciales internationales et des événements à haute visibilité  ✅ Un réseau stratégique pour propulser votre entreprise     Passez de l’innovation à l’action et positionnez-vous sur un marché en pleine expansion!     Postulez dès maintenant et rejoignez la Cohorte 4! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKmhNRE Nous comptons sur vous pour #aimer, #commenter et #partager cette publication afin de faire circuler l'information !

💙 Welcome to the AquaAction team, Brittany! 💙     We are so thrilled to welcome Brittany VanderBeek as she leads business development in the United States. With over a decade of experience spanning business strategy, higher education, and the nonprofit sector, Brittany brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our mission.     Her impressive background includes sustainability strategy at BrownFlynn, Michelin's Global Leadership Program, corporate philanthropy at Hagerty, and community involvement at 20Fathoms. Now, she’s bringing that same commitment and vision to AquaAction – working alongside our partners to foster the next generation of water leaders.     Join us in giving Brittany a warm welcome as she embarks on this exciting journey with AquaAction! 🌟  

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Have you checked the health of your local watershed?     Thanks to the 2025 Watershed Reports, created by Water Rangers and powered by AquaAction, we now have a clearer picture of the health of the Central St. Lawrence Watershed, home to our Montreal office.    Here is what we found:    ⚠️ Water Quality: Rated FAIR, with elevated levels of ammonia, nitrogen, and phosphorus    ❗ Metals Detected: Aluminum, lead, copper, and zinc were present in our watershed.    🦐 Most Common Invertebrate: The freshwater shrimp (Gammaridae)    🌊 Hydrological Flow: Scored VERY GOOD, meaning water trends remain consistent with historical norms    However, there is a major challenge: data deficiency. 76% of all watersheds analyzed lack sufficient data. The more we know, the better we can protect our waters.    👇 Tell us below: What have you discovered about your local watershed?     Discover your watershed today: https://lnkd.in/guHq9Xrq 

Please join us in welcoming new investor member AquaAction to Traverse Connect! https://lnkd.in/gfQ7_5dK

New product available on our website ... AquaAction is launching its first ever perfume: Eau de Swamp 💚 Introducing ‘Eau de Swamp’ – a fragrance inspired by marshes, algae, microplastics, and a little hint of mystery. Our goal with this exclusive perfume? To smell just like a freshwater ecosystem.  Get yours now while quantities last! 👇 www.aquaaction.org 💦 💧 💦 💧 💦 April Fools! 😜 #aprilfools #newproduct #funny #microplastics

Partnership Announcement! 🌎🧡   AquaAction is thrilled to partner with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Inc. (CIER) and Alberta Innovates to co-host the 2025 AquaHacking Prairies Challenge, a transformative initiative focused on addressing the pressing freshwater issues in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.     This exciting collaboration brings together Indigenous knowledge and Western science to create innovative, sustainable solutions for the freshwater crisis in the Prairies.     We are excited to see how this partnership will help drive meaningful change and contribute to a water-secure future for our communities and ecosystems. Together, we are fostering innovation that honors traditional wisdom and cutting-edge science.     Learn more about the AquaHacking Prairies Challenge and how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/3RtptC4 Shianne McKay Vicki Lightbown Soula Chronopoulos Anne-Pascale Richardson, PhD