Building a Greener Future for Acton with SNAP
Fairy Lake, the headwaters of Black Creek, is one of Acton’s most recognizable landmarks. Its shoreline, trails and […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Goose-Proofing Your Business
Strategies to Deter Canada Geese If your business is near water or has open landscaped spaces, chances are … Continue reading
The Wonders of Wetlands
Wetlands are Vital Ecosystems Wetlands are among the most vibrant ecosystems in our watershed. From turtles basking on … Continue reading
Acton SNAP: Get Involved in Shaping a Greener Community
August 20, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), the Town of Halton Hills and Halton Region are seeking … Continue reading
Real-time Environmental Data at Your Fingertips
Easy to Access Data Have you ever wondered how much rain fell after a storm and how that … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation and PaRx Launch Nature Prescription Partnership to Support Community Health
“I think we’re collectively remembering what we’ve always known deep down—that being outside helps us feel better,” says … Continue reading
How to Maintain Rain-ready Features This Summer
Caring for your LID Features Though this summer has been hot and dry, taking proactive measures now can … Continue reading
Creating Rain-ready Gardens at Home
LID Features Help Manage Runoff Urban areas without stormwater management controls are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. … Continue reading
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didyma With flowers that glow crimson in the summer sun, scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) will light up your … Continue reading
Attracting Beneficial Insects Supports Low-Impact Farming
Tara Weerasuriya’s career in environmental science has provided her with a firsthand experience of the impacts of pollutants … Continue reading
Protect Island Lake, One Wash at a Time
New Boat Washing Station Helps to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species If you’re launching your boat at … Continue reading
Mysteries of the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Nature’s Trickster of the Summer Garden The next time you’re admiring a patch of blooming wildflowers, you might … Continue reading
Removing Invasive Plants
Learn to Effectively Remove Invasives Removing stubborn invasive plants from a garden can be difficult. Knowing which invasive … Continue reading
Creating Accessible Gardens
Benefits of Gardening Gardening is great for mental health. It helps us get in touch with the natural … Continue reading
Art in the Credit: Past, Present and Future
The Credit River, with its scenic landscapes, natural resources and rich heritage, has long inspired the visual history … Continue reading
Invasive Goutweed
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as bishop’s weed or snow on the mountain, is a perennial groundcover native … Continue reading
Birdies for Trails Strengthen Community Ties at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON, Ont. – Golf, community, and conservation came together for a powerful cause at this year’s RBC Canadian Open … Continue reading
2025 Bass Fishing Derby Results
Thank you to all who participated in our 15th Annual Bass Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area! We … Continue reading
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
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