2022 Bass Fishing Derby Results
Thank you to all who participated in our 12th Annual Bass Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area! We … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Depave the Workplace
Rethink parking lots and walkways Parking lots are a lot like deserts. Exposed, hot, inhospitable and increasingly encroaching … Continue reading
Meet the Expert who is Assessing Water Quality
Meet the Expert – Amanjot Singh CVC’s Amanjot Singh is a Senior Engineer of Water and Climate Change … Continue reading
Clean, Drain and Dry Watercrafts to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
You Can Help Manage Aquatic Invasive Species When you think of invasive species, you might think of that … Continue reading
Keep Paths Cool
Ways To Keep Your Yard Cool Paved and hard surfaces like driveways can absorb and radiate the sun’s … Continue reading
Plants Keep You Cool
We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate … Continue reading
Barren Strawberry
Small yellow flowers bloom on this low-growing groundcover in mid-late spring. As it grows, it forms a dense … Continue reading
Upper Credit Conservation Area Will Close for Restoration Work
July 5, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) confirms that Upper Credit Conservation Area in Alton will close … Continue reading
Natural Champions
Congratulations to Whole Village on their 2021 Friends of the Credit Conservation Award Along the Town of Caledon’s … Continue reading
Get Hooked on Fishing at Island Lake
Our Annual Fishing Derby is Back Our annual Island Lake Bass Fishing Derby has been on hold for … Continue reading
Be on the Hunt for Invasives
Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt When left unmanaged, invasive species can take over your yard, garden, field or forest. … Continue reading
Our Climate is Changing
Climate change is happening around the globe. In the Credit River Watershed, changing patterns in our climate look … Continue reading
Biodiversity Below Ground
Healthy Soils to Support Plant Growth This is part five of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation … Continue reading
Join CVC’s Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt
June 13, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across … Continue reading
Community Leaders Honoured through Environmental Awards Program
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) honoured local partners and neighbours at the annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards … Continue reading
How to Remove Goutweed
It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or … Continue reading
Forest Restoration Update at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is continuing its efforts to bring back healthy forests to Rattray Marsh Conservation Area … Continue reading
Problem Plants
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants … Continue reading
Bringing Back Healthy Forests to Rattray Marsh
With the field season in full swing, CVC staff are busy working at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. We’re … Continue reading
Join CVC at the Monora Park Open House
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents to learn about the pond and dam removal at Monora Park at … Continue reading
Clean, Drain, Dry Days at Island Lake Conservation Area to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
June 8, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters … Continue reading