Far too many members of the Mental Health Swims community have had to postpone swim meet ups due to sewage spills and polluted water, not just beachside swim locations, but rivers and lakes too. If the devastating impact on the environment wasn’t enough, postponing our group swims means that people are not getting consistent mental health peer support in a format which they enjoy. This can create feelings of disappointment and anxiety which can feel very heavy for those that already struggle with mental health challenges. We therefore feel strongly about protecting all bodies of water and the wildlife that lives in and around them. If we don’t act, there may come a time when we aren’t able to enjoy the water anymore and get those wonderful benefits that we all adore.