Hi there, my name is David Merpaw, the River Swimmer!

I am a 50+ year old ultra endurance athlete from Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.

My goal is to swim ( conquer) as many rivers as possible for the next 10 years, 2015 to 2025.

While doing this I hope to raise awareness of the awesome work & programs of the St.Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Studies.

As I’m swimming all the rivers, I like for people to THINK about our water source, the rivers, lakes, animals, fish, and environment.  Water is life & without it we cannot survive.

Let’s make an difference today so our Future can continue.

Swimming as many Rivers as I can is a mental & physical challenge, but the real message I wish to promote is the importance of our most significant natural resource “Fresh Water”.

I am available for public motivation speaking for people, events, or visiting schools.  I can be reached at:

Email: d3330@hotmail.com
Phone: 613-325-4287

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. – Lao Tzu