From Barrier to Bridge: Installing a Fish Ramp at Second Creek
Fixing Fish Barriers Earlier this year, we improved fish passage using a new technique to reconnect a section […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Measuring Stream Health: Inside our Monitoring Work
Monitoring Benthic Macroinvertebrates Every summer for the past 25 years, we visit stream sites across the watershed to … Continue reading
Meet Your New Rural Outreach Team
Get to know our new Rural Outreach team! Kelsey Ducsharm and Karen Buckle have moved into new positions … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Ticks
At Credit Valley Conservation, we’re big fans of bugs. Insects and other arthropods play vital roles in our … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Foundation and 407 ETR Celebrate Partnership at Crane Gathering Space
July 8, 2025, Orangeville, ON —Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF), in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), is … Continue reading
World Snake Day: Discover the Snakes of the Credit River
July 16 is World Snake Day! Love them or not, snakes are here to stay. World Snake Day … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Foundation Welcomes Dayana Gomez as Executive Director
June 30, 2025, Mississauga, ON — Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF), in collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) … Continue reading
Why the Length of Your Lease Matters
Cover crops are a sustainable land management practice that can improve soil health and reduce erosion. The last Statistical … Continue reading
Family-friendly Hikes: Exploring Nature with Kids
Welcome Summer! School’s out and it’s the perfect time to get the whole family outside exploring nature. Trail … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Celebrates Environmental Excellence at Annual Friends of the Credit Event
Last night, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) hosted a special Friends of the … Continue reading
Tree Trimmings for Pollinators
Instead of dragging branches to the curb as yard waste, stack them in a discreet location, such as … Continue reading
Tulip Tree
Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) With stunning flowers and unique leaves, the tulip tree is perfect for larger yards … Continue reading
Pollinators and Trees
Most pollinator gardens include herbaceous flowers like milkweed, asters or goldenrod, but there is another often-overlooked and just as … Continue reading
Compete for Cash Prizes at the 15th Annual Island Lake Bass Derby
Reel in a big catch prize at the 15th Annual Island Lake Bass Derby, running July 12 and … Continue reading
New Birding Hotspot Coming to the Future Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
Discover Birds of Serson Wetland East With the grand opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area less … Continue reading
The Big Reveal
Macrophotography will change the way you see nature What is it? Macrophotography is a popular art form that … Continue reading
Picture-Perfect: Your Summer Photography Guide
Tips for Capturing Great Photos at our Parks There’s something special about catching the light just right over … Continue reading
Antoniuk & Ilton: Protecting Water & Health
In the Credit River Watershed, water seems endlessly abundant, but we’re not immune to shortages and quality issues. … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Launches New Watershed Characterization Report to Guide Environmental Planning
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has released its Watershed Plan Characterization Report— an important step forward … Continue reading
Spring Tips for Wildlife Encounters
What to do if you Find a Baby Animal in our Parks Spring and early summer mark a … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Announces Leadership Transition
May 30, 2025, Mississauga, ON—Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) announces that, effective immediately, Quentin Hanchard is no longer serving … Continue reading