Documents
The Importance of Ecosystem Services to Human Well-Being in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing a survey of residents in the Credit River watershed to determine exactly how natural areas contribute to their wellbeing.
Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Final Technical Report
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.
Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Summary Report
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: Appendix A – Maps
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.
Thermal Impacts of Urbanization Including Preventative and Mitigation Techniques
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.
Forestry Talk: A Glossary of Forestry Terms
Learn key forestry terms to help you communicate with foresters planting trees or managing forests on your property.
Old Growth Forests of Southern Ontario
What old growth forests are and look like and the importance of protecting and restoring them
Landowner’s Guide to Removing Small Dams in Ontario
Factsheet about what a dam is, why someone would want to remove it, and how to do so safely.
Wetlands are Important
Learn about the importance of wetlands and how they enhance water quality and help mitigate climate change.
Valuing Wetlands in Southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed: Phase II: A Contingent Valuation Analysis
This report (phase 2) estimates the value of retaining and restoring wetland services in the Credit River Watershed using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM).
Analysis of Present and Future Carbon Storage in the Forests of the Credit River Watershed
Using inventory data, the total tons of carbon stored in Credit River watershed’s forests and plantations was estimated, and predicted up to 2030.
Carbon Storage in Forests within the Credit River Watershed
A factsheet summarizing results of estimates of current and future carbon stored by forests and plantations in the Credit River watershed.
Ecological Economics 101: Ecosystem Services and Valuation in the Credit River Watershed
A summary of ecosystem services and valuation of these services in the Credit River Watershed.
Valuing Wetlands in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet on the value of retaining and restoring wetlands in the Credit River watershed.
Credit Valley Conservation Survey of Municipal Policies and Administrative Approaches for Overcoming Institutional Barriers to Low Impact Development
This report is intended to inform CVC municipalities as to the programmatic approaches and solutions that have been used to integrate LID into stormwater management programs.
City of Mississauga Salt Study
This study used a comparative analysis between two deicing treatments: sand-salt mixture and salt treated with magnesium chloride.
Landscape Design Guide for Low Impact Development
This guide is intended to be an appendix to the Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Planning and Design Guide, providing support related to the plant selection and esign of LID landscape.