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Credit Valley Conservation | Protecting Nature in the Credit River Watershed

Enjoy a Picnic at our Parks!

Get an extra dose of vitamin N (nature) and relax with family and friends with a picnic at one of our parks. Spaces available at Island Lake and Terra Cotta Conservation Areas.

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Get Inspired by Nature

Be Aware of Flood Risks Due to Thunderstorms

It's thunderstorm season, which means a higher chance of flooding, especially in urban areas.

Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

Clean, drain, dry: Take these steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by using the boat wash station at Island Lake Conservation Area.

Explore the New Digital Assessment Tools for Rural Landowners

Our new digital tools make it easier for landowners to assess the health of their wells, septic systems and woodlots.

Current Flood & Low Water Status

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

Be Aware of Flood Risks Due to Thunderstorms

It's thunderstorm season, which means a higher chance of flooding, especially in urban areas.

Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

Clean, drain, dry: Take these steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by using the boat wash station at Island Lake Conservation Area.

Explore the New Digital Assessment Tools for Rural Landowners

Our new digital tools make it easier for landowners to assess the health of their wells, septic systems and woodlots.

Current Flood & Low Water Status

River & Streams

Normal

Lake Ontario Shoreline

Normal

Low Water Conditions

Normal

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

Explore Our Parks & Trails

White exclaimation point inside orange triangle. Park Advisories Blue membership card. Buy a Parks Pass
Upper Credit Conservation Area
Silver Creek Conservation Area
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Limehouse Conservation Area
Elora Cataract Trailway
Belfountain Conservation Area
Ken Whillans Conservation Area
Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Island Lake Conservation Area
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

News & Blog

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The Secret Life of Dragonflies
Jul. 7, 2026
A Sure Sign of Summer The fast flight and shimmering colours make dragonflies one of summer’s most recognizable […]
What Shark Awareness Day can Teach us About Local Water Systems
Jun. 30, 2026
You Won’t Find Sharks Here – But We Still Need Predators When people think of predators in aquatic […]
Meet the Credit River Watershed’s Rarest Butterfly
Jun. 24, 2026
A Species Few Have Observed When you think of rare wildlife in the Credit River Watershed, butterflies may […]
Bend It Like a River
Jun. 23, 2026
The Importance of River Bends From its headwaters near Island Lake, the Credit River winds its way through […]

Upcoming Events

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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
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
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
Electrofishing Volunteer DayAug18

August 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Credit River at Norval
Rain Garden MaintenanceAug25

August 25 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Centennial Public School
Caring For Your Yard WebinarSep29

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