Spring Spawners in the Credit River Watershed
Fish Families Grow in Spring Spring has arrived, signaling the start of another season of life for many … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Credit Valley Conservation Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2026, marking the seventh … Continue reading
Improving Ecological Connectivity in a Fragmented Landscape
Why ecological connectivity matters From grasslands to forests to wetlands to rivers, natural areas on public and private … Continue reading
Celebrate the Launch of the Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan With a Free Family Event
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), the Town of Halton Hills and Halton Region, along with local residents and community … Continue reading
Three New Tools for Rural Landowners
Help Your Land Thrive Did you know over 80 per cent of the land in the Credit River … Continue reading
5 Reasons Why Soil Rocks
The Hidden Foundation of a Healthy Watershed When we think about nature in the Credit River Watershed, rivers … Continue reading
Curating Your Best Garden Yet
Sharp-lobed hepatica may be found at your local native plant nursery. Photo: Anemone acutiloba, syn. Hepatica acutiloba, Hepatica nobilis … Continue reading
Growing the Long-term Potential of Your Woodlot
Harvest Potential With Our New Online Tool Alex Hartnett knows a thing or two about harvesting the potential … Continue reading
Nature’s Dictionary: Water Words
Understanding Science Terms That Explain Our Environment Water shapes everything in the Credit River Watershed, but understanding how it … Continue reading
Why Early Spring Is Critical for Pollinators
The Small Window that Makes a Big Difference When snow begins to melt across the Credit River Watershed … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Planning Controlled Grassland Burn at Upper Credit Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is planning a controlled grassland burn at Upper Credit Conservation Area, 20073 Porterfield Road … Continue reading
Searching For Home: Wood Thrushes and Woodlots
A wood thrush. Why Wood Thrushes Need Woodlots If you’ve ever walked your land on a warm summer’s … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Board Opposes Provincial Plan to Consolidate Conservation Authorities
Mississauga, ON — The Board of Directors of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) condemns the Government of Ontario’s proposal … Continue reading
Michael Palleschi Appointed Chair of CVC Board of Directors
March 20, 2026 – Brampton and Peel Regional Councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as Chair of Credit Valley … Continue reading
Tropics to the Credit: Six Migratory Birds Returning This Spring
Look for These Native Bird Species The arrival of spring in the Credit River Watershed is more than … Continue reading
Celebrate Maple Season with Two Signature Events at Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites visitors to embrace the sweetness of maple season with two unique experiences at … Continue reading
Meet the Clavate Tortoise Beetle
Monitoring Work can Lead to Unexpected Discoveries Across the Credit River Watershed, we spend many hours in the … Continue reading
Three Backyard Birds Making Comebacks
Welcome Birds Back to Your Yard with Native Plants Flying High: Three Backyard Birds Making Comebacks The latest State … Continue reading
CVC Partners with Indigenous Community to Bring Ancestral Storytelling to Maple Syrup in the Park
Maple syrup season has long marked the arrival of spring in Canada, but its origins trace back to … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation’s Updated Regulations Mapping Approved
March 9, 2026 – At the February 20, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Board … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways
March 4, 2026– Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers, streams … Continue reading