Thousand Islands Divers Alliance was featured in the coverage for Save the River's annual cleanup in the August 5 edition...

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Underwater divers ramp up projects in the 1000 IslandsBy Pamela McDowell, Staff Writer 1000 Islands — The Thousand Islands Divers Alliance (TIDA) has been successful in bringing divers together to improve the diving amenities, safety and environment in the St. Lawrence River between Cape Vincent and Morristown. Approximately 50 divers are involved in the alliance, and they have made steady progress in cleaning up the river and obtaining grants. The organization has partnered

Thousand Islands Divers Alliance’s ‘Keystorm Initiative’ hits milestone Alexandria Bay — The Thousand Islands Divers Alliance (TIDA) has announced that its Keystorm Stewardship Initiative has been officially approved by Project Baseline, a global conservation platform founded by divers to document and protect underwater environments. The designation places the wreck of Keystorm among an international network of monitored aquatic sites where trained divers collect standardized

Dive park enhancements and divers event proposed for Alexandria BayBy Pamela McDowell, Staff Writer Alexandria Bay — Improvements have been proposed for the SCUBA dive park between the Cornwall Brothers Store Museum and the Alexandria Bay Riverwalk. The enhancements would include a new nonslip walkway into the river and a large deck with seating and new educational signage at the site. Todd Keister, director of Thousand Islands Divers Alliance, attended the Feb. 10 Alexandria

Thousand Islands Divers Alliance was recently featured in Thousand Islands Life Magazine in an article titled “Beneath the Surface: Three River Lives and the Birth of the Thousand Islands Divers Alliance.” The feature tells the story of TIDA’s founding, our connection to the St. Lawrence River, and our growing work in underwater stewardship, diver safety, shoreline access, cleanup dives, and preservation of the Thousand Islands’ maritime heritage. Read the full article at Tho

Thousand Islands Divers Alliance Expands Volunteer Efforts Ahead of 2026 Season with Community Support ​ Alexandria Bay, NY — April 2, 2026 — The Thousand Islands Divers Alliance (TIDA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the St. Lawrence River, is preparing for the 2026 dive season with expanded volunteer recruitment, safety training, and environmental initiatives across the Thousand Islands region. ​ TIDA has received support from the Northern N

Thousand Islands Divers Alliance Receives Municipal Approval for Diver Down Safety Signage and Islander Shore Access Improvements Alexandria Bay, NY — February 12, 2026 ​ The Thousand Islands Divers Alliance (TIDA) has received formal approval from both the Village of Clayton and the Village of Alexandria Bay to install Diver Down Flag Awareness signage at key public dock and boat launch locations in their respective communities. In Clayton, signage will be placed at Rotary P