The Management Plan for the Terra Cotta-Silver Creek complex outlines the vision and management objectives for the properties. The management plan was completed in 2008, and many of the directions identified have been implemented.
Terra Cotta-Silver Creek Complex Conservation Area Management Plan Continue Reading
Short document summarizing the key findings of the much detailed technical and financial feasibility study.
Together, we can make our community cleaner, greener and ready for climate change.
The Community Tree Project is Greening Your Neighbourhood Continue Reading
Together, we can make our community cleaner, greener and ready for climate change.
The Community Tree Project is Greening Your Neighbourhood – Punjabi Translation Continue Reading
This study evaluates the increase in the value of properties proximal to natural features (i.e.,
ravines and upland green space).
The Credit Watershed: Property Value Appreciation: Impacts of Natural Features Continue Reading
This report assesses the economic value of the Credit River fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The study uses a survey of residents in the Credit River Watershed to determine exactly how natural areas contribute to their wellbeing. These include the role of natural areas in the provision of ecosystem services which maintain or enhance human well-being, and in the provision of physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
A factsheet summarizing a survey of residents in the Credit River watershed to determine exactly how natural areas contribute to their wellbeing.
A factsheet on the value the benefits of groundwater for local residents and businesses in the upper Credit River Watershed.
The Value of Groundwater in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet Continue Reading
A factsheet summarizing a study by Credit Valley Conservation to estimate the economic value of the Credit River’s recreational fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The Value of Recreational Fishing on the Credit River Factsheet Continue Reading
Discover habitats along the Credit River. Learn about what animals live within them. Students can then complete the accompanying curriculum-linked worksheet
This document provides an overview of urban sources of thermal loads, preventative and mitigation measures and discussion on design considerations in light of climate change projections.
Thermal Impacts of Urbanization Including Preventative and Mitigation Techniques Continue Reading
Appendix A of “Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Final Technical Report”. Includes maps associated with the characterization and assessment of existing conditions in the Credit River Watershed for Phase 1 and 2 of the Natural Heritage System Strategy.
Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Appendix A – Maps Continue Reading
Report documenting Phase 1 and 2 of the Natural Heritage System Strategy for the Credit River Watershed. This work includes the characterization and assessment of existing conditions in the watershed through a Landscape Scale Analysis.
Summary version of “Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Final Technical Report”.
Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Summary Report Continue Reading
Overview of Unitarian congregation study where a drainage depression was upgraded to a bioretention cell.
The management plan presents the directions, projects, programs and implementation schedules for Upper Credit Conservation Area.
Upper Credit Conservation Area Management Plan Continue Reading
Summary of the Background Report for Upper Credit Conservation Area
Upper Credit Conservation Area Management Plan Background Report Executive Summary Continue Reading
This report (phase 1) details valuing wetland ecosystem services in the Credit River Watershed. This report summarizes the literature about: (i) identifying/ quantifying wetland ecosystem services; (ii) assessing the impact that human activities/actions have on these services; and (iii) estimating the economic value provided by these services.
This report (phase 2) estimates the value of retaining and restoring wetland services in the Credit River Watershed using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM).
