How Native Perennials Survive Winter
In the fall, we’re often focused on looking up at the changing leaves, and we miss what’s going … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Credit Valley Conservation Investing in the Future of Island Lake Conservation AreaÂ
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is making a significant investment in the long-term future of Island Lake Conservation Area … Continue reading
Investing in the Future of Island Lake Conservation Area
Building a Stronger, Safer Trail System If you’ve visited Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville recently, you may … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbours: The Gardhouse Family, Soil Health Champions
Continuously Innovating to Build Healthier Soils The Gardhouse Family at Watershed Farms has made several investments in the … Continue reading
Managing Mosquitoes in the Credit River Watershed
Tips on Living with Some of Summer’s Least Wanted Guests Mosquitoes are a familiar part of life in … Continue reading
Rep Your Favourite Credit Valley Park
Our New Collection Celebrates What Makes Each Park Unique There’s something special about having a connection to our … Continue reading
Common Moths in Your Backyard
Tips and Tricks for Creating a Pollinator-friendly Yard and Garden Moths are important and effective pollinators. They are … Continue reading
Transform Your Property with Sustainable Landscaping
Sustainable Landscaping with Greening Corporate Grounds Sustainable landscaping projects have many benefits, but getting started can feel like a … Continue reading
Nature’s Storytellers: Meet Our Conservation Interpreters
Inspiring Curiosity Through Nature This summer, visitors exploring our parks may have come across a staff member peering … Continue reading
New Pedestrian Bridge Marks Major Milestone for Credit Valley TrailÂ
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) held the official opening for a new 40-metre pedestrian bridge on its Tranmer property … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Receives $500,000 From FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for Canada’s First CSA-compliant Smart Blue Roof
August 18, 2026 | Mississauga, ON—Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is proud to announce that it has received $500,000 … Continue reading
Following the Water: How Floodplain Mapping Helps Protect Our Communities
When a summer storm drops heavy rain across the Credit River Watershed, the water must go somewhere. It moves across … Continue reading
Ask the Forester: Tree Planting on Your Rural Property
Woodlots are commonplace throughout the rural Credit River Watershed. They play an important role in providing communities with … Continue reading
Keeping an Eye, and a Nose, Out for Spotted Lanternflies
Invasive species are here! They damage the environment, displace and negatively impact native species, and reduce diversity in natural … Continue reading
Notice of Meeting to Approve the Apportionment to Participating Municipalities (2027 Budget)
The 2027 Budget will be considered and presented for final approval at the September 11, 2026 CVC Board … Continue reading
Extreme Rainfall Events are on the Rise: How CVC is Helping to Build Climate Resilience
Learn how to Prepare for Severe Storms and Flooding Summer storms are a familiar part of life in Ontario, but the storms we’re experiencing … Continue reading
Caddisflies: Underwater Architects
How These Tiny Insects Reveal the Story of our Waterways On a summer night, you may have noticed … Continue reading
Explore, Scan and Learn: Water Quality Monitoring in the Credit River Watershed
The Science Behind the Data You Can Access with a QR Code Have you ever spotted a steel … Continue reading
Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Drinking Water Protection Amendments in Orangeville
July 23, 2026 – The Credit Valley Source Protection Authority is inviting the public to comment on proposed … Continue reading
Encroaching Pests: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Spotted Lanternfly
What you need to know and how to report them While hemlock woolly adelgid and spotted lanternfly haven’t been found in the … Continue reading
Summer Brings Park Trails to Life
Conservation Areas Support Wildlife and Provide Ecosystem Services Our conservation areas are more than places to hike. They … Continue reading