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
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
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
Edible Gardens: Cultivate Workplace Sustainability
Green Workplace Initiatives Through Staff Collaboration At Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), we don’t just talk about environmental sustainability … Continue reading
Life Lessons from Turtles
Be Inspired by the Behaviours of Local Turtles As summer plans start to fill our calendars, it’s easy … Continue reading
What to Prune Now
Spring is in full swing; days are longer, birds are singing and you may have started thinking about … Continue reading
Eastern Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius A versatile shrub, eastern ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) provides year-round interest. In late spring, round clusters of … Continue reading
Great Plant Groupings
Create stunning gardens and yards by grouping and layering plants. Not only does this look fantastic, but it … Continue reading
Use Nature as a Reset Button
At Credit Valley Parks, step into a world where fresh air, lush greenery and open skies invite you … Continue reading
Protecting the Water We Drink
In May 2000, the drinking water for the town of Walkerton, Ontario—just one and a half hours northwest … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Celebrates Cooksville SNAP Action Plan Launch with Tree Planting Event
May 12, 2025—On Saturday, May 10, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) celebrated the Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) … Continue reading
Fantastic Flora in the Watershed
As the weather warms up for the season, the Credit River Watershed is transforming with the vibrant tapestry … Continue reading
Warbler of the Woods
As you walk your property, you may be greeted by more birdsong. Migrating birds are returning! One song … Continue reading
Community Members Come Together to Support Wildlife: The SNAP Approach
As they say, teamwork makes the dream work and our Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Plan (SNAP) projects are proof … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation’s Draft Watershed Planning and Regulation Policies Available for Comment
April 28, 2025 –Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is undertaking a conformity exercise of its Watershed Planning and Regulation … Continue reading
Insect Observation: Finding Mindfulness in Nature’s Tiny Wonders
Entomology Meets Mindfulness With signs of spring all around us, you may be inspired to get outside and … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
April 22, 2025—Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has received the title of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2025) for … Continue reading
Halophytes: Salt Lovers
Salt from winter maintenance ends up in our water and soil. Many plants can’t survive such salty conditions and end … Continue reading
Beer made with 100 Per Cent Maple Sap Supports Land Protection
April 17, 2025 – A bold new beer is tapping into the roots of Canadian heritage and conservation. … Continue reading