Documents
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Management Plan
The Management Plan for Jim Tovey Lakeview (board version) guides how the site will be managed and operated as it transitions from construction to public use. It establishes objectives and priority actions for the first five years of operation.
2025 Financial Statements
2025 audited financial statements for Credit Valley Conservation Authority prepared by BDO.
CVC 2026 Consolidated Fee Policy and Schedule Conservation Area and Planning Fees
This document lists CVC’s 2026 fee schedule for conservation areas and planning services.
Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2026 Budget
This document summarizes the Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2026 budget.
Credit Valley Conservation 2025 Annual Report
Credit Valley Conservation’s 2025 Annual Report highlights key accomplishments and features stories of our work to show how we are delivering on our Strategic Plan.
Natural Asset Management Valuation Guide: Forest and Tree Assets
Natural assets, such as street trees and forests, are now being included in asset management plans across Ontario and Canada. However, because asset management planning was originally developed for grey infrastructure, incorporating living assets presents unique challenges. One key challenge has been how to value natural assets using similar methods used for grey/built infrastructure.
To address this knowledge gap, the Guide provides municipal and conservation authority asset managers with key concepts and practical steps for the valuation of forests, hedges and patches, and individual street and park tree assets. Recommended methods are also identified to support a more consistent and reliable approach to valuing natural assets that will ultimately enable long-term investment through asset management planning across Ontario.
Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
The Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) is a community-driven roadmap designed to make Acton greener, healthier and ready for the future. It brings together residents, local businesses, institutions and partners to protect nature, improve water quality and build a climate-resilient neighbourhood where people and nature thrive together.
Minister’s Direction on Fees Letter for 2026
A new Direction from the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which is effective March 10, 2026, to February 28, 2027, to require a conservation authority to not change fees. This Direction is consistent with the Directions that were previously in place for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 calendar years.
2025 Fee Report (for 2026 fees) – Board Resolution #23/26
This document contains the resolution of the Board of Directors of CVC on the cost recovery for the plan review and regulation programs and approval of the 2026 fee schedules.
Natural and Enhanced Asset Lifecycle and Replacement Costing (2025)
CVC retained Dougan Ecology, Grounded Solutions, and Green Analytics to develop reasonable and defensible lifecycle and replacement cost estimates for the creation, restoration or rehabilitation and long-term management of selected natural assets. This version is an update to the Life Cycle Costing of Restoration and Environmental Management Actions (2020) with updated methodology and expansion of natural asset types included for costing.
Natural Asset Carbon Assessment Guide and Toolbox (NACAGT)
The Natural Asset Carbon Assessment Guide and Toolbox (NACAGT) provides standardized methods for doing carbon assessments in Central and Southern Ontario. Along with background information on carbon assessments, the document includes a database of area-based carbon sequestration rates and a list of tools for performing carbon assessments and guidance for each use. This is version 2.0 of the NACAGT with an updated database and a new method for scoring new carbon sequestration rates.
A Guide to Native Plant Nurseries
Find local native plants for your property using our native plant nursery guide.
Board Report: Response to Provincial Proposal Under Bill 68 and Environmental Registry Posting 025-1257
CVC Board Report: Response to Provincial consolidation proposal under Bill 68 Under Bill and Environmental Registry Posting 025-157.
ERO Submission: CVC Response to Posting #025-1257
Credit Valley Conservation’s board-approved ERO submission to posting #025-1257. While CVC supports modernization and improved service standards, these proposals raise serious concerns about local governance, watershed-based science, and municipal accountability. CVC will continue to advocate for solutions that safeguard our communities, environment, and the integrity of Ontario’s watershed-based model.
CVC Watershed Planning and Regulation Policies
CVC’s Watershed Planning & Regulation Policies, 2025 provide guidance for planning and development activities within the Credit River Watershed pursuant to Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act), Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 41/24: Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits and O. Reg. 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services. These policies, as adopted by the Authority Board of Directors, guide the processing of applications made under the legislation and are the operating principles for implementation.
2025 Research Colloquium Draft Schedule of Talks
Final schedule of talks for the 2025 Research Colloquium.