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Credit Valley Conservation | Protecting Nature in the Credit River Watershed

Meet Tilly, CVC's Conservation Detection Dog

A new innovation to the early detection of invasive species is coming to the watershed.

Get Inspired by Nature

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Watch Morphology: Birth of a New Landscape at JTLCA

Don't miss this short film by Robert MacAskill that showcases Jim as the driving force behind this transformation.

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Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Learn how to use the boat washing station at Island Lake Conservation Area.

Create a Pollinator-friendly Yard and Garden

Learn about the lesser-known pollinators in your garden at this time of this year.

Current Flood & Low Water Status

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Lake Ontario Shoreline

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

Get Inspired by Nature

A wetland land surrounded by construction fencing with a sunrise coming up in the horizon.

Watch Morphology: Birth of a New Landscape at JTLCA

Don't miss this short film by Robert MacAskill that showcases Jim as the driving force behind this transformation.

Three men standing on a boat in the middle of the lake, fishing. The sky is blue and the water is still.

Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Learn how to use the boat washing station at Island Lake Conservation Area.

Create a Pollinator-friendly Yard and Garden

Learn about the lesser-known pollinators in your garden at this time of this year.

Current Flood & Low Water Status

River & Streams

Water Safety Statement

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 Conservation Area

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Silver Creek Conservation Area

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Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

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Limehouse Conservation Area

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Elora Cataract Trailway

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Belfountain Conservation Area

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Ken Whillans Conservation Area

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Terra Cotta Conservation Area

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Island Lake Conservation Area

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Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

News & Blog

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Credit Valley Conservation Marks 40 Years of Celebrating Environmental Excellence at Annual Friends of the Credit Event

Jun. 19, 2026

Last night, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosted a special Friends of the Credit event, marking its 40th anniversary […]

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What Wetlands Can Teach Us About Networks

Jun. 18, 2026

Wetlands Are Stronger Together When we think about networks, social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook often come […]

Compete for Cash Prizes at the Annual Island Lake Bass Derby

Jun. 16, 2026

Reel in a big catch and compete for exciting prizes at the Annual Island Lake Bass Derby, taking […]

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Credit Valley Conservation Launches Innovative Conservation Detection Dog Program to Improve Early Detection of Invasive Species

Jun. 12, 2026

June 12, 2026 – Today, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced […]

Upcoming Events

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Electrofishing Volunteer DayJun23

June 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit River at Ken Whillans Conservation Area

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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

Community Walk and TalkJul18

July 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Robert Little Public School

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Electrofishing Volunteer DayJul28

July 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Belfountain Conservation Area

Rain Garden MaintenanceJul28

July 28 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School

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Electrofishing Volunteer DayAug13

August 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Silver Creek at Norval

Rain Garden MaintenanceAug13

August 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Glendale Public School

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Credit Valley Conservation
1255 Old Derry Road
Mississauga, ON L5N 6R4

905-670-1615 | 1-800-668-5557
Email Us

Who We Are

At Credit Valley Conservation, we create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action.

We lead the protection, restoration and enhancement of our local natural environment and inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping us connected, healthy and happy.

Member of Conservation Ontario

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