Watershed Science - Page 3 - Credit Valley Conservation

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Supporting Watershed Wildlife Through Restoration

Posted on March 27, 2025 in Conversations

Watershed Connections Our well-being is intertwined with that of the natural environment. That’s why we work with landowners […] … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration, Rural Landowners, Watershed Science

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

Posted on March 10, 2025 in Public Service Announcement

March 10, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers … Continue reading

Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

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Watershed Wildlife: Four Species Making a Comeback – River Otter

Posted on March 6, 2025 in Conversations

Wildlife in the Credit River Watershed This is part-two in our four-part wildlife spotlight series sharing the exciting … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Hotspot Identification Tool for Sediments and Sediment-Bound Phosphorous: Overview and Applications

Learn More About the Hotspot Identification Tool Hybrid Workshop: Join us in-person or Online The Real-Time Water Quality

Get Involved, Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring, Water Quality, Watershed Science

Ice Jams on the Credit River

Posted on February 19, 2025 in Conversations

Winter Flooding: Ice Jams Flooding from rivers can happen any time of the year. Ice jams are a … Continue reading

Flooding, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

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Watershed Wildlife: Four Species Making a Comeback – Fishers

Posted on January 30, 2025 in Conversations

Announcing Exciting Wildlife News for our Watershed We are thrilled to share that over the past few years … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Health, Watershed Science

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Life at the Water’s Edge: Why Riparian Ecosystems Matter

Posted on January 22, 2025 in Conversations

Life of the Credit River Watershed The streams and creeks that feed into the Credit River are crucial … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Green Your Property, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Watershed Health, Watershed Science, Wetland

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

Posted on January 17, 2025 in Public Service Announcement

Jan 17, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and … Continue reading

Flooding, Green Your Property, Watershed Science

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Cyanobacteria Workshop: Past, Present and is There a Future?

Learn how CVC and Partners are Monitoring Water Quality in the Watershed Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae,

Get Involved, Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring, Water Quality, Watershed Science

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70 Years of Flood Forecasting and Warning

Posted on November 13, 2024 in Conversations

As part of our 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting stories that connect our past with our present through a … Continue reading

Conservation Planning, Flood Resiliency, Flooding, Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring, Seventy, Watershed Science

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CVC’s Smart Blue Roof Project Wins 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award

Posted on October 21, 2024 in Media Release

October 21, 2024–Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) smart blue roof has been awarded a 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award … Continue reading

Green Infrastructure, Low Impact Development, Partnership Project, Stormwater, Watershed Science

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Biodiversity at Risk

Posted on August 14, 2024 in Conversations

Five-part Series Highlighting the Top Stories of the Watershed Plan The first phase of the Watershed Plan characterizes … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration, Watershed Plan, Watershed Science

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Constructed Wetlands: Restoring Northern Pike Habitat

Posted on July 11, 2024 in Conversations

New Coastal Wetlands at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Coastal wetlands are valuable ecosystems in the Great Lakes. … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, JTLCA, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

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70 Years of Science

Posted on July 10, 2024 in Conversations

In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting stories that connect our past with our present through a … Continue reading

Conservation Planning, Nature and Wildlife, Seventy, Water, Water Quality, Watershed Science

Invasive Species Continue to Affect the Heath of the Credit River Watershed

Posted on July 3, 2024 in Conversations

Help Stop the Spread Invasive species management and removal are critical to protecting the health and beauty of … Continue reading

Climate Change, Invasive Species, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Summer Safety Message: Be Aware of Urban River Flooding Due to Thunderstorms

Posted on July 3, 2024 in Public Service Announcement

July 3, 2024, MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near … Continue reading

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

Climate Change and its Impact on Ecosystem Health

Posted on June 26, 2024 in Conversations

Five-part Series Highlighting the Top Stories of the Watershed Plan The first phase of the Watershed Plan characterizes … Continue reading

Climate Change, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Plan, Watershed Science

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70 Years at our Parks

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Conversations

In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting stories that connect our past with our present through a … Continue reading

Conservation Planning, Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates, Explore our Parks, Get Involved, Seventy, Watershed Science

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CVC Celebrates 70 Years of Conservation

Posted on May 16, 2024 in Conversations

Our Enduring Legacy in the Community Over the past 70 years, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has had an … Continue reading

Conservation Planning, CVC Updates, Get Involved, Seventy, Watershed Science

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Cancelled: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

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

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

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

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science