What’s Happening Under the Ice?
Water is Amazing Winter is a magical time to experience nature in our parks. As you explore, you …
Watershed Science
Climate Change in the Watershed
The Watershed is Changing Climate change often brings up visions of extreme heat, drought and flooding during spring …
Six Facts You May Not Know About the Credit River Watershed
The Watershed is Full of Wonders When you’re in the Credit River Watershed, there’s always something new to …
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Planning for the Future: A New Credit River Watershed Plan
The Future of the Credit River Watershed Everyone lives in a watershed. But what is a watershed and …
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Captivating Crayfish
How Well Do You Know Crayfish? Crayfish are a fascinating group of animals with incredible adaptations that make …
A Day in the Life of a CVC Watershed Monitoring Technician
Come Along for a Day of Learning Join CVC’s Emily Stacy, a Technician in our Watershed Monitoring department …
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All About Bats at Silver Creek
Dusk may seem like an odd time to take a hike in the woods but on a warm …
Meet the Expert Restoring and Monitoring Streams
Meet the Expert – Krystal Lomas CVC’s Krystal Lomas is an Aquatic Restoration Technician. Her job is to …
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Meet the Expert who is Assessing Water Quality
Meet the Expert – Amanjot Singh CVC’s Amanjot Singh is a Senior Engineer of Water and Climate Change …
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Our Climate is Changing
Climate change is happening around the globe. In the Credit River Watershed, changing patterns in our climate look …
Studying Salt: What Are the Long-term Effects?
While it’s now officially spring and most of the snow has melted away, the side effects of winter …
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Urban Wetlands are Home to Wildlife
You might not be thinking much about frogs, turtles and other hibernating wildlife, but under snow and ice …
Meet One of the Experts Who Monitor Our Watershed
There are many aspects of the local natural environment that need to be managed, monitored and maintained to …
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CVC Research Colloquium: Connecting Knowledge with Action
In addition to outdoor recreation, our conservation areas offer deep insights into the natural world, right in our …
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Streams Are Getting Saltier
Whether you love it or could leave it, winter is coming. And with changing weather comes icy roads, …
Fabulous Field Finds 2021
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful …
Alarming Global Trends Reported in the IPCC Climate Change Report Seen at the Local Level
MISSISSAUGA – Environmental monitoring data from Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) shows that local communities, including Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon …
How We’re Monitoring Stormwater
Have you ever wondered what happens to rainwater when it drains into storm sewers? From a storm sewer, …
What’s with all the Algae this Year?
Some small creeks in the Credit River Watershed looked a little green this spring. That’s because of algae! …
Meet the Expert Who Inventories Our Watershed
There are 376 native plant species, 41 mammal species and 244 bird species in the Credit River Watershed. …
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Streambank Erosion: Washing Away Misconceptions
In Caledon, the Credit River flows through natural landscapes and broad valleys. If you look closely at the …
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