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CVC Awarded Active Transportation Fund for Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

Posted on November 17, 2023 in Media Release

Today, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was awarded a $4.1 million investment from the Government of Canada through the […] … Continue reading

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CVC is Seeking Community Input into Exciting New Project: Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan in Mississauga

Posted on October 19, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is excited to announce the launch of Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). This … Continue reading

Cooksville SNAP, Get Involved, Mississauga, SNAP

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Public Service Announcement: Reminder Flooding Can Happen in Fall Season

Posted on October 18, 2023 in Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement: Reminder Flooding Can Happen in Fall Season Continue Reading

CVC is reminding residents that flooding can happen any time of the year.

Farmers and Equine Operators, Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners

CVC’s Watershed Plan Open Houses: Help us Plan for the Future

Posted on October 13, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents to attend one of its upcoming Watershed Plan Open Houses to learn … Continue reading

Get Involved, Things to Do, Watershed Plan

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CVC’s Head Office Sign Unveiling: Moccasin Identifier Project

Posted on October 12, 2023 in Media Release

On September 26, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) officially unveiled its new head office entrance sign at 1255 Old … Continue reading

Conservation Planning, Indigenous Engagement

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Join CVC at the Rattray Marsh Open House

Posted on October 11, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents and families to attend the second annual Rattray Marsh Open House on … Continue reading

Get Involved, Rattray Marsh, Things to Do

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Greening Corporate Grounds Plants First Mini Forest in the Credit River Watershed

Posted on October 6, 2023 in Media Release

On September 23, Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Greening Corporate Grounds program planted a mini forest, a first of … Continue reading

Get Involved, Greening Corporate Grounds, Tree Planting

A Growing Success: CVC’s Free Tree Giveaway

Posted on September 15, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of its free Tree Giveaway program, open to … Continue reading

Community Tree Project, Get Involved, Tree Planting

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Letter to the Community

Posted on September 8, 2023 in News Room

RE: Elora Cataract Trail Closure and Construction of Town of Erin Linear Works Beginning in September, a 5.2 … Continue reading

CVC Updates, Elora Cataract Trailway

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CVC Awarded Treemendous Tree Canada Communities Grant

Posted on September 6, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been awarded a $9,300 Treemendous Communities grant from Tree Canada. Sponsored by U-Haul … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Hungry Hollow, SNAP, Tree Planting

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13th Annual Bass Fishing Derby – Results for 2023

Posted on July 20, 2023 in News Room

Thanks to all participants of the 13th Annual Bass Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area held on … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Friends of Island Lake, Island Lake

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Credit Valley Conservation Unveils Tales on the Trail

Posted on June 20, 2023 in Conversations

On Friday, June 16, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) unveiled Tales on the Trail, an interactive experience that promotes … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Island Lake, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

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Celebrating Environmental Excellence at the Friends of the Credit Event

Posted on June 16, 2023 in Media Release

Last night, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) hosted a special Friends of the … Continue reading

Board of Directors, CVC Foundation, Event, Friends of the Credit, Get Involved

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Credit Valley Conservation Seeks Input on New Strategic Plan

Posted on June 14, 2023 in Media Release

June 14, 2023 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is developing a new strategic plan that will guide the … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates, Get Involved, Green Your Property

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CVC’s Conserved Lands Contribute to Canada’s Protected Areas Target

Posted on May 15, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Ontario Nature and Conservation Ontario are pleased to announce that 14 of CVC’s properties … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Conservation Planning, Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates

A CVC staff member kneels down next to a homeowner putting a tree guard around a newly planted tree in a front yard.

Plant a Free Tree with CVC: New Funding Available for Urban Tree Planting

Posted on May 8, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of new funding for urban tree planting in … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Mississauga, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners

CVC Awarded TD Green Space Grant for Innovative Urban Greening Initiatives

Posted on April 26, 2023 in Conversations

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been awarded a $21,200 TD Green Space Grant from the Arbor Day Foundation. … Continue reading

Climate Change, CVC Updates, Funding, SNAP, Tree Planting

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CVC Named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

Posted on April 20, 2023 in Media Release

April 20, 2023 (MISSISSAUGA) – For the fourth year in a row, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was named … Continue reading

CVC Updates

Join CVC at the Solutions for Safer Well Water Webinar

Posted on March 27, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites well owners in the Credit River Watershed to attend Solutions for Safer Well … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Source Water Protection, webinar

CVC Releases 2023 Watershed Report Card

Posted on March 24, 2023 in Media Release

March 24, 2023 (MISSISSAUGA) – Report cards aren’t just for students. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in conjunction with … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Watershed Health, Watershed Science

Public Service Announcement: CVC Urges Caution Around Sick and Dead Birds

Posted on March 23, 2023 in Public Service Announcement

March 23, 2023 – The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are currently responding … Continue reading

CVC Updates, Nature and Wildlife