Credit Valley Conservation | Protecting Nature in the Credit River Watershed

Reel in a big catch at the annual Island Lake Bass Fishing Derby, July 11 and 12!

Get Inspired by Nature

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How Safe is Your Well Water?

Evaluate the health of your well, at your convenience, with our new online assessment tool. Receive recommendations to keep you and your water safe. Funding may be available for eligible well system improvement projects.

Volunteer with Conservation Youth Corps (CYC)

The CYC program offers teens an opportunity to get involved in their community by participating in local environmental stewardship projects while earning volunteer hours!

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Visit Jim Tovey Lakeview CA

Discover our new conservation area on the Mississauga shoreline. Plan your visit to this 26-hectare park.

River & Streams

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Lake Ontario Shoreline

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Low Water Conditions

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Learn more about ﬂood warning & forecasting View water levels & precipitation in real-time

Get Inspired by Nature

A person filling a glass with water from the sink tap.

How Safe is Your Well Water?

Evaluate the health of your well, at your convenience, with our new online assessment tool. Receive recommendations to keep you and your water safe. Funding may be available for eligible well system improvement projects.

Volunteer with Conservation Youth Corps (CYC)

The CYC program offers teens an opportunity to get involved in their community by participating in local environmental stewardship projects while earning volunteer hours!

Two people standing next to a shoreline, one taking a photo with a smartphone.

Visit Jim Tovey Lakeview CA

Discover our new conservation area on the Mississauga shoreline. Plan your visit to this 26-hectare park.

River & Streams

Normal

Lake Ontario Shoreline

Normal

Low Water Conditions

Normal

Learn more about ﬂood warning & forecasting View water levels & precipitation in real-time

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Upper Credit River surrounded by trees with fall colours

Upper Credit Conservation Area

Boardwalk surrounded by mature trees at Silver Creek

Silver Creek Conservation Area

Two park visitors sightseeing at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Water rippling underneath a stone bridge at Limehouse

Limehouse Conservation Area

Park visitor walking their dog on Elora Cataract Trailway.

Elora Cataract Trailway

Park visitors on bridge at Belfountain.

Belfountain Conservation Area

Parent and child fishing at the end of a pond

Ken Whillans Conservation Area

A family walks along a trail in the fall.

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Couple canoeing at Island Lake Conservation Area with calm water, surrounding forest, and walking trail under a clear blue sky in Orangeville.

Island Lake Conservation Area

A paved asphalt trail curves through a grassy landscape beside a wooden fence, leading toward a lake.

Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

News & Blog

Project partners standing together on the shore of Lake Ontario for a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.

CVC Celebrates the Opening of a Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area at Sunrise and Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies

Jun. 4, 2026

June 4, 2026 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) marked a major milestone in waterfront revitalization on Friday, May […]

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More Than a Name: The Stories Behind CVC’s Conservation Areas

Jun. 4, 2026

A Two-part Series Exploring These Fascinating Stories The names of CVC’s conservation areas have their own story, shaped […]

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5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning

May. 28, 2026

The Value of Getting Kids Outside Nature offers some of the best opportunities for children to learn, explore […]

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Climate Change Champions

May. 26, 2026

Rain gardens, such as this one at Le Cercle de l’Amitié, can help meet ESG goals, address climate […]

Upcoming Events

Container Gardening WorkshopJun9

June 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

67 Hillcrest Ave

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CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer DayJun10

June 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Credit River near Queen Elizabeth Way

Caring For Your YardJun10

June 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Georgetown Arboretum

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Glen Williams Park Invasive Plant RemovalJun13

June 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Glen Williams Park

Limehouse Community Tree PlantingJun13

June 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Autumn Circle

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Electrofishing Volunteer DayJun23

June 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit River at Ken Whillans Conservation Area

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer DayJul7

July 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit River near Boston Mills

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Electrofishing Volunteer DayJul8

July 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Credit River at Erindale Park

16th Annual Bass Derby at Island Lake Conservation AreaJul11

July 11 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Island Lake Conservation Area

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Electrofishing Volunteer DayJul15

July 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit River at Glen Williams

Rain Garden MaintenanceJul16

July 16 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Saint Joseph School

Attracting Pollinators to Your YardJul18

July 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Hancock Woodlands Park