Fabulous Field Finds 2021
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful …
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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 …
What’s with all the algae this year?
Some small creeks in the Credit River Watershed looked a little green this spring. That’s because of algae! …
Meet the Expert Who Inventories Our Watershed
There are 376 native plant species, 41 mammal species and 244 bird species in the Credit River Watershed. …
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Streambank Erosion: Washing Away Misconceptions
In Caledon, the Credit River flows through natural landscapes and broad valleys. If you look closely at the …
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CVC Now Offers Real-time Flood Alerts Via Mobile App
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has partnered with Alertable, a Canadian public emergency alert app, to offer …
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Spiders aren’t so spooky
Spiders get a bad rap, but thanks to the web, we can easily learn why they’re such an …
Aquatic Plants: Beautiful and Useful!
Next time you’re walking along the edge of a river, lake or wetland, take a closer look at …
How to be a superhero in the fight against Phragmites
There’s a villain in our watershed. It lurks in our wetlands, along roadsides and beach shorelines. And you …
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Butterfly Blitz – Early Findings
Citizen scientists have been busy this summer! Over the past three months, 144 shared their photos of butterflies. …
Fantastic Finds From the Field
Summer is in full swing and CVC staff are out connecting with nature, practicing safe physical distancing and …
Fireflies: Jewels of the night
Spotting a firefly on a warm summer night is a magical sight. While they’re only the size of …
We’re Suckers for Citizen Science
Ever wondered what’s going on along the shoreline and under the waves? Last summer, our staff filmed an …
Mayflies – the ‘Circle of Life’
The emergence of the mayfly is a spectacular but very short-lived sight to see. Each year from May through …
A Question Mark with Four Wings
Life is full of uncertainty. At the same time, being grateful for spring and the return of many …
Meet the Expert – Caring for Your Green Yard
When you think of a technician, you don’t often think of trees and gardens. But planting trees and …
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Keep the Kids Busy with Watershed Science
Extra time at home with your children may have you stumped on how to keep them occupied. Why …
Provincial Flood Management Strategy Recognizes the Broader Approach Needed to Manage the Impacts of Flooding in Ontario
Newmarket ON (March 9, 2020) Ontario’s Flooding Strategy, just released by the Province in response to the Flood Advisor’s …
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 …
Monitoring Moves Indoors for the Winter
Staff who work on our Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) are often asked: What do you do in …
Special Finds from the Field
By CVC’s Adrienne Ockenden, Specialist, Watershed Monitoring This year we’re celebrating 20 years of ecological monitoring in the …