5 Reasons Why Soil Rocks
The Hidden Foundation of a Healthy Watershed When we think about nature in the Credit River Watershed, rivers … Continue reading
Nature’s Dictionary: Water Words
Understanding Science Terms That Explain Our Environment Water shapes everything in the Credit River Watershed, but understanding how it … Continue reading
Meet the Clavate Tortoise Beetle
Monitoring Work can Lead to Unexpected Discoveries Across the Credit River Watershed, we spend many hours in the … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways
March 4, 2026– Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers, streams … Continue reading
What Makes a Healthy Stream?
Four Signs of a Healthy Stream Streams are part of a connected watershed system and their health reflects … Continue reading
Exploring the Science Beneath the Snow
Winter Monitoring in the Credit River Watershed As winter conditions continue throughout the Credit River Watershed, the landscape … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice
December 12, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes … Continue reading
Nature’s Architects in the Watershed
Inside Nature’s Clever Construction Nature is full of incredible builders. From tiny insects to busy mammals, many species … Continue reading
Five Habitats Nature Can’t Live Without
Seeing Beyond the Obvious Nature’s beauty often catches our eye in the towering canopy of a forest or … Continue reading
Fabulous Field Finds 2025
Explore This Year’s Discoveries Another field season has wrapped up and our teams have traded in waders and … Continue reading
Spooky Stream Invertebrates of the Credit River Watershed
Celebrate Halloween with Underwater Creepy Creatures At this time of year, when thinking of creepy creatures living in … Continue reading
The Birds, the Bees and the Blooms of Fall
Birds and bees, plus hummingbirds, butterflies, moths and other insects play a key role in the reproduction of … Continue reading
Building a Greener Future for Acton with SNAP
Fairy Lake, the headwaters of Black Creek, is one of Acton’s most recognizable landmarks. Its shoreline, trails and … Continue reading
The Wonders of Wetlands
Wetlands are Vital Ecosystems Wetlands are among the most vibrant ecosystems in our watershed. From turtles basking on … Continue reading
Real-time Environmental Data at Your Fingertips
Easy to Access Data Have you ever wondered how much rain fell after a storm and how that … 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

















