Watershed Science

A butterfly perched on a flower.

Meet the Credit River Watershed’s Rarest Butterfly

Posted on June 24, 2026 in Conversations

A Species Few Have Observed When you think of rare wildlife in the Credit River Watershed, butterflies may […] … Continue reading

Butterfly, Gardening, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Bend It Like a River

Posted on June 23, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

The Importance of River Bends From its headwaters near Island Lake, the Credit River winds its way through … Continue reading

Caring for Your Land and Water, Green Your Property, Landowner Action Fund, Rural Landowners, Rural Water Quality Program, Water, Watershed Science

A wetland with open water surrounded by grasses and trees.

What Wetlands Can Teach Us About Networks

Posted on June 18, 2026 in Conversations

Wetlands Are Stronger Together When we think about networks, social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook often come … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Jim Tovey Lakeview, Nature and Wildlife, Rattray Marsh, Water, Watershed Health, Watershed Science, Wetland

Group photo of CVC Board of Directors, Conservation Detection Dog program staff and Working K9 with Tilly, a labrador retriever.

Credit Valley Conservation Launches Innovative Conservation Detection Dog Program to Improve Early Detection of Invasive Species

Posted on June 12, 2026 in Media Release

June 12, 2026 – Today, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced … Continue reading

Board of Directors, Conservation Planning, Credit Valley Parks, CVC Foundation, CVC Updates, Invasive Species, Restoration, Watershed Science

An insect on a white flower.

Living with Mosquitoes and Black Flies

Posted on June 10, 2026 in Conversations

Make the Most Out of the Outdoors this Summer As temperatures rise and outdoor adventures fill our calendars … Continue reading

Explore our Parks, Insects, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Landscaping for Pollinators, Nature and Wildlife, Pollinators, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the Credit

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Rocks on top of soil.

5 Reasons Why Soil Rocks

Posted on April 9, 2026 in Conversations

The Hidden Foundation of a Healthy Watershed When we think about nature in the Credit River Watershed, rivers … Continue reading

Caring for Your Land and Water, Climate Change, Green Your Property, Native Plants, Nature and Wildlife, Water, Watershed Health, Watershed Science

Nature’s Dictionary: Water Words

Posted on April 1, 2026 in Conversations

Understanding Science Terms That Explain Our Environment Water shapes everything in the Credit River Watershed, but understanding how it … Continue reading

Credit River Watershed Natural Heritage System, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Learn with Us, Water, Water Quality, Watershed Health, Watershed Science

A dark brown insect sitting on a spotted, green leaf.

Meet the Clavate Tortoise Beetle

Posted on March 11, 2026 in Conversations

Monitoring Work can Lead to Unexpected Discoveries Across the Credit River Watershed, we spend many hours in the … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Gardening, Insects, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Plants, Watershed Science

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 stream flowing over rocks, in a forest.

What Makes a Healthy Stream?

Posted on March 4, 2026 in Conversations

Four Signs of a Healthy Stream Streams are part of a connected watershed system and their health reflects … Continue reading

Fish, Insects, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Water, Water Quality, Watershed Health, Watershed Science

A person standing in a snow-covered field wearing snowshoes.

Exploring the Science Beneath the Snow

Posted on February 18, 2026 in Conversations

Winter Monitoring in the Credit River Watershed As winter conditions continue throughout the Credit River Watershed, the landscape … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Water Quality, Watershed Health, Watershed Science, Winter

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