Rural Landowners

Improving Ecological Connectivity in a Fragmented Landscape

Posted on April 16, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Why ecological connectivity matters From grasslands to forests to wetlands to rivers, natural areas on public and private […] … Continue reading

Farmers and Equine Operators, Green Your Property, Landowners, Natural Heritage System, Rural Landowners

Three New Tools for Rural Landowners

Posted on April 14, 2026 in Conversations

Help Your Land Thrive Did you know over 80 per cent of the land in the Credit River … Continue reading

Get Involved, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Septic System, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners, Wells

Growing the Long-term Potential of Your Woodlot

Posted on April 6, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Harvest Potential With Our New Online Tool Alex Hartnett knows a thing or two about harvesting the potential … Continue reading

Caring for Your Land and Water, Farmers, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Trees and Forests

Planning For Trees Workshop

Everything You Need for Your Next Tree Planting We’ll show you how to choose the best trees for

Caring for Your Land and Water, Farmers and Equine Operators, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Trees and Forests

Searching For Home: Wood Thrushes and Woodlots

Posted on March 20, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

A wood thrush. Why Wood Thrushes Need Woodlots If you’ve ever walked your land on a warm summer’s … Continue reading

Birds, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Trees and Forests

A river flowing through a forest on the left and an urban area on the right.

Credit Valley Conservation’s Updated Regulations Mapping Approved

Posted on March 9, 2026 in Media Release

March 9, 2026 – At the February 20, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Board … Continue reading

Board of Directors, CVC Updates, Erosion, Farmers and Equine Operators, Flooding, Green Your Property, Permit, Planning, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners

Flooding through a park area with trees and picnic tables.

Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways

Posted on March 4, 2026 in Public Service Announcement

March 4, 2026– Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers, streams … Continue reading

Farmers and Equine Operators, Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

A hummingbird with its head in a flower.

Perfectly Paired: Pollinators and Native Plants

Posted on February 12, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Hummingbirds, like this female ruby-throated hummingbird, act as pollinators by transporting pollen on their feathers and bill. They … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Landscaping for Pollinators, Native Plants, Pollinators, Rural Landowners

Hygge: Reflecting on the Past Year

Posted on January 8, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

How a Danish Concept Helped Us Frame Our Intentions for 2025 At the start of 2025, we set intentions … Continue reading

Caring for Your Land and Water, Farmers and Equine Operators, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners

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Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice

Posted on December 12, 2025 in Public Service Announcement

December 12, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes … Continue reading

Farmers and Equine Operators, Flooding, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

Credit Valley Conservation’s Draft Updated Regulations Mapping Open for Public Consultation

Posted on December 11, 2025 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has prepared draft regulations mapping to conform to requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act … Continue reading

Farmers and Equine Operators, Green Your Property, Planning, Regulations, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners