Statistical Profile of Agriculture in the Credit River Watershed
Report on the current agricultural landscape in the Credit River Watershed and changes that have occurred over time.
Reports and Studies
Ranking local species of conservation concern in the Credit River Watershed
This report outlines CVC’s method to assign local conservation status ranks (L-ranks) and identify local species of conservation concern at a watershed scale, and demonstrate its application using the fishes of the Credit River Watershed as a test case.
Wetland Hydrologic Assessment Method: A tool to characterize the hydrologic regime of wetlands for use in management and mitigation scenarios
The wetland hydrological assessment method is an approach to characterize the hydrological regime in wetlands, for the purpose of monitoring hydrological and ecological change and guiding management and mitigation against impacts.
Credit Valley Trail Indigenous Experience Implementation Plan
Planning and development of Indigenous place-making along the Credit Valley Trail (CVT) is led by the CVT Indigenous Roundtable (IRT). The IRT is comprised of community members from several Indigenous nations in Canada including community members and Elders from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) as well as community members from the Credit River Metis Council, Cree, Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat First Nations.
Lakeview Waterfront Connection Plan and Present Artistic Visuals
Artist Renderings for the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Project.
Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan Public Engagement Survey Results
Public survey results for Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan. Survey results will inform the development of the management plan,
influence strategic directions and help to focus consultation activities.
Invasive Species Strategy
Learn about the measures CVC plans to take to respond to the issue of invasive species within the watershed.
Plan Review and Permit Fees Review
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson )undertook
a review of plan review and permitting fees imposed by Credit Valley Conservation.
Business Case for Natural Assets in the Region of Peel: Benefits to Municipalities and Local Communities
This study uses two case study locations in Peel Region to make a business case for the management of natural assets under various risk and climate change scenarios. Appendices 1-3 of the report describe the Rapid Condition Assessment Methodology developed by CVC.
Research Gaps in Setting Levels of Service and Assessing Levels of Risk for Managing Stormwater in a Watershed Context
The purpose of this document is to identify guidance needs for establishing a common approach to setting watershed and stormwater levels of service and assessing associated risk in light of climate change to inform (sub)watershed planning, municipal master planning and asset management planning in accordance with provincial and municipal requirements.
Hungry Hollow SNAP Action Plan
The Hungry Hollow SNAP Action Plan outlines the vision, goals and actions recommended to make the Hungry Hollow SNAP neighbourhood in Georgetown more sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change. It was developed collaboratively by CVC and the Town of Halton Hills, in consultation with Halton Region and other local stakeholders and community members.
Hungry Hollow SNAP Background Report
The Hungry Hollow SNAP Background Report is a foundational document to the Hungry Hollow Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan. It profiles existing neighbourhood conditions; documents consultation, social market research and community engagement activities; and highlights the diversity of existing work, sustainability and climate change plans and programs at the watershed, municipal and regional scale.
Our Future Taking Shape: Strategic Plan 2020-2022
This strategic plan updates the previous
plan Our Future to Shape: Strategic Plan
2015-2019. This document provides a framework for internal alignment and work planning over the next three years.
Evaluating Natural Heritage Connectivity in the Credit River Watershed
University of Toronto-Mississauga report documenting the results of collaboration with CVC to model landscape connectivity in the Credit River Watershed using a circuit theory approach and evaluate the importance of each natural area for maintaining connectivity.
CVC Sustainable Forest Management Plan (2021-2040)
CVC’s Sustainable Forest Management Plan (SFMP) provides direction for forest management for the next 20 years (2021- 2040), with a review and update scheduled for 2030. The overarching goal of the SFMP is to maintain and restore forest health, improve biodiversity and strengthen the resilience of forests in the watershed – on lands owned by CVC, municipal partners, and private landowners.
Vulnerability Assessment Summary: Water Infrastructure Systems in the Region of Peel
This document is a summary of the 2017 vulnerability assessment report of the effects of climate change on water systems within the Region of Peel.
Fletchers Creek SNAP Background Report
The Fletchers Creek SNAP Background Report is a foundational document to the Fletchers Creek SNAP Action Plan. It details neighbourhood conditions, research and community engagement and highlights the broad range of existing climate change, sustainability and community projects, programs and plans at the watershed, municipal and regional scale.
Planning and Development Services Customer Service and Streamlining Action Plan
An outline of CVC Planning and Development Services (PDS) department’s action plan to demonstrate CVC’s continued commitment to customer service excellence in keeping with CVC’s corporate Customer Service Charter and consistent with Conservation Ontario’s Client Service Streamlining Initiative.
Fletchers Creek SNAP Action Plan
The Fletchers Creek SNAP Action Plan outlines the collective community and stakeholder vision, goals and actions recommended to make the Fletchers Creek SNAP neighbourhood in Brampton more sustainable, healthy, green and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Developing a Stormwater Quality Management Standard (QMS) in Light of a Changing Climate
This report was conducted to understand the role and scope of a risk and quality management standard that could be developed to assist municipalities, engineers and other professional practitioners in designing, operating, maintaining and continuously improving stormwater management systems—both today and in light of a changing climate.
Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan – Background Report
Summary of natural, cultural, social and economic information for Island Lake Conservation Area