Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Summary Report
Summary version of “Towards a Natural Heritage System for the Credit River Watershed: Final Technical Report”.
Documents
Valuing Wetlands in Southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed: Phase II: A Contingent Valuation Analysis
This report (phase 2) estimates the value of retaining and restoring wetland services in the Credit River Watershed using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM).
Analysis of Present and Future Carbon Storage in the Forests of the Credit River Watershed
Using inventory data, the total tons of carbon stored in Credit River watershed’s forests and plantations was estimated, and predicted up to 2030.
Carbon Storage in Forests within the Credit River Watershed
A factsheet summarizing results of estimates of current and future carbon stored by forests and plantations in the Credit River watershed.
Ecological Economics 101: Ecosystem Services and Valuation in the Credit River Watershed
A summary of ecosystem services and valuation of these services in the Credit River Watershed.
Valuing Wetlands in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet on the value of retaining and restoring wetlands in the Credit River watershed.
Landowner Wetland Management and Incentives for Wetland Restoration – Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing CVC study of rural landowners (farm and non-farm) in the Credit River watershed to determine: 1. how they manage wetlands on their properties; 2. their attitudes towards wetlands and the ecosystem services they provide; 3. their willingness to take on wetland restoration or enhancement projects; and 4. their preference for incentives to take on such projects.
Natural Credit: Estimating the Value of Natural Capital in the Credit River Watershed
CVC study assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by natural capital (i.e. natural assets) in the Credit River Watershed.
Valuing Wetlands in Southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed: Phase I: Wetland Ecosystem Serivces Characterization and Literature Review
This report (phase 1) details valuing wetland ecosystem services in the Credit River Watershed. This report summarizes the literature about: (i) identifying/ quantifying wetland ecosystem services; (ii) assessing the impact that human activities/actions have on these services; and (iii) estimating the economic value provided by these services.
The Credit Watershed: Property Value Appreciation: Impacts of Natural Features
This study evaluates the increase in the value of properties proximal to natural features (i.e.,
ravines and upland green space).
Impacts of Natural Features on Property Values Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing CVC study of real estate values in Mississauga to quantify the monetary value that residents place on living near green space.
Natural Credit: Estimating the Value of Natural Capital in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing CVC study that assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by natural capital (i.e. natural assets) in the Credit River Watershed.
The Credit Watershed: Valuation of Angling
This report assesses the economic value of the Credit River fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The Value of Recreational Fishing on the Credit River Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing a study by Credit Valley Conservation to estimate the economic value of the Credit River’s recreational fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The Value of Groundwater in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet on the value the benefits of groundwater for local residents and businesses in the upper Credit River Watershed.