Belfountain Dam & Headpond Class Environmental AssessmentEnvironmental Study Report
The Environmental Study Report summarizes each stage of the Class Environmental Assessment and provides a record of all stakeholder consultation.
Documents
Healthy Soils Guideline for the Natural Heritage System
This document provides guidelines and recommendations to protect, preserve, and restore healthy soils in areas impacted by development or site alteration within or directly adjacent to natural and restored features. It sets minimum standards for soil health and quantity to ensure suitable growing conditions for vegetation.
MOU CVC – Town of Orangeville
Service agreement for plan review, technical clearance and fee collection between the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville and Credit Valley Conservation Authority. This MOU is under review.
MOU CVC – Wellington County
Memorandum of Understanding for plan review services between the County of Wellington and The Credit Valley Conservation Authority. This MOU is under review.
CVC Fish and Wildlife Crossing Guidelines
Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Fish and Wildlife Crossing Guideline provides guidance on reducing impacts to wildlife and incorporating best management practices (BMP) within transportation planning and development projects.
Environmantal Benefit Index for Wetland Restoration on Private Lands in the Greenbelt Region of Ontario, Canada: User Manual
This manual on the Greenbelt-specific Environmental Benefit Index (EBI) is to measure changes in ecosystem services as a result of landowners undertaking specific wetland restoration activities.
Upper Credit Conservation Area Management Plan
The management plan presents the directions, projects, programs and implementation schedules for Upper Credit Conservation Area.
Belfountain Complex Management Plan: Strategic Directions Report – Phase 2
This report summarizes public and stakeholder input and outlines options for concept plans.
LID Business & Multi-Residential Retrofits – Appendix C
Low impact development business and multi-residential retrofits tender information
LID Business & Multi-Residential Retrofits – Appendix B
Detailed design of low impact development business and multi-residential retrofits.
Low Impact Development Business; Multi-Residential Retrofits: Optimizing Your Bottom Line through Low Impact Development
This guide’s aim is to offer advice and support to the business and multi-residential community with low impact development and better manage stormwater.
Environmental Benefit Index for Wetland Restoration on Private Lands in the Greenbelt Region of Ontario, Canada: Literature Review and Conceptual Framework
The study reviews economic fundamentals of reverse auctions (RAs) and Environmental Benefit Indices (EBIs) used in the USA, Australia, and Canada. The study also recommends a framework for a Greenbelt-specific wetland restoration EBI that includes biological, hydrological, and social benefits.
Wetland Restoration Environmental Benefit Index Calculator (Excel)
This is an Environmental Benefit Index (EBI) calculator developed to measure the benefits of potential wetland restoration projects.
Measuring the Benefits of Wetland Restoration Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing that Credit Valley Conservation and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation have developed a Wetland Restoration Environmental Benefit Index (EBI) to help conservation practitioners measure the benefits of potential wetland restoration projects.
Factsheet: Rain Gardens
Learn what a rain garden is and the benefits they have for your yard and the environment.
Climate Change Solutions: Low Impact Development Case Study – Green Glade
PDF of Case Study- LID- Green Glade for teacher activity guide for Low Impact Development climate change solutions series.
Wetland Wonders – Classroom Activities
Teacher resource focusing on wetland activities for students.
The Wild Wild Watershed Primary Worksheet
Discover habitats along the Credit River. Learn about what animals live within them. Students can then complete the accompanying curriculum-linked worksheet
Climate Change Solutions: Low Impact Development – Student Guide
Student resource for video series on low impact development in the Credit River.