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4 Reasons Why We Love Trees
September 22 is National Tree Day and it has us thinking about how much we love trees. We …
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Alarming Global Trends Reported in the IPCC Climate Change Report Seen at the Local Level
MISSISSAUGA – Environmental monitoring data from Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) shows that local communities, including Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon …
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An Impossumible Feast
Recently, my son and I had an uncanny wildlife encounter in our backyard. We watched as something furry …
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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.
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Assessment of Standards and Systems for Quality and RiskManagement for Stormwater Infrastructure in light of Existing andFuture Climate Change Impacts
Report assessing the existing standards for stormwater management and their ability to integrate floodresiliency and climate change solutions with the aim to support Partners in building stormwater systemresilience.
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Bending the Curve For Biodiversity
Globally, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the loss of biodiversity. A recent global report from the World Wildlife …
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Can Nature Help Address Climate Change?
Like the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change has the potential to put immense pressure on nearly every aspect of …
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Canadian Infrastructure not Ready for Climate Change
June 8, 2017 (MISSISSAUGA) – Climate change is here. From droughts to floods, we see its impacts through …
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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.
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Celebrating the Hungry Hollow SNAP Launch
June 29, 2021 – Join Credit Valley Conservation and the Town of Halton Hills in celebrating the official …
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Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act Present Potential Risks to People, Property and the Environment
MISSISSAUGA (November 11, 2020) – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has reviewed the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities …
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Changing Forests in a Changing Climate
Our winters are getting warmer. Maybe you’ve been enjoying the milder weather or perhaps you’re pining for the …
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Chilling with Trees
We can all agree trees are cool. They have many talents, including playing an important role in cooling …
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Chloride Overdose
Canadians are all too familiar with the perils of driving on icy roads. For decades, road salt has …
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Cooling the Urban Heat Island
Urban communities are often hotter in the summer than rural areas. This phenomenon is called urban heat island …
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Credit Valley Conservation Hosts Webinar Series on Climate Change and Your Health
May 22, 2020 – Credit Valley Conservation is hosting a Climate Change and Your Health webinar series. The …
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CVC Receives Federal Funds toward Students for Stormwater Project
December 3, 2020 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) received nearly $100,000 from the Government of Canada’s Federal Department …
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CVC’s Climate Change Strategy
We’ve all felt the effects of climate change and CVC’s environmental monitoring data is telling the same story. …
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CVC’s Climate Change Strategy 2019-2023
Our Climate Change Strategy guides action with our partners, within our community and corporately.
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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.
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Do you have what it takes to be a Conservation Hero?
We’re lucky to connect with people in our community who are as inspired by nature as we are. …
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