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 […] … Continue reading
Watershed Science
Streams Are Getting Saltier
Whether you love it or could leave it, winter is coming. And with changing weather comes icy roads … Continue reading
Fabulous Field Finds 2021
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
How We’re Monitoring Stormwater
Have you ever wondered what happens to rainwater when it drains into storm sewers? From a storm sewer … Continue reading
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! … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
Streambank Erosion: Washing Away Misconceptions
In Caledon, the Credit River flows through natural landscapes and broad valleys. If you look closely at the … Continue reading
We’re Suckers for Citizen Science
Ever wondered what’s going on along the shoreline and under the waves? Last summer, our staff filmed an … Continue reading
Mayflies – the ‘Circle of Life’
The emergence of the mayfly is a spectacular but very short-lived sight to see. Each year from May through … Continue reading
A Question Mark with Four Wings
Life is full of uncertainty. At the same time, being grateful for spring and the return of many … Continue reading
Meet the Expert – Caring for Your Green Yard
When you think of a technician, you don’t often think of trees and gardens. But planting trees and … Continue reading
Keep the Kids Busy with Watershed Science
Extra time at home with your children may have you stumped on how to keep them occupied. Why … Continue reading
Provincial Flood Management Strategy Recognizes the Broader Approach Needed to Manage the Impacts of Flooding in Ontario
Newmarket ON (March 9, 2020) Ontario’s Flooding Strategy, just released by the Province in response to the Flood Advisor’s … Continue reading
Changing Forests in a Changing Climate
Our winters are getting warmer. Maybe you’ve been enjoying the milder weather or perhaps you’re pining for the … Continue reading
Monitoring Moves Indoors for the Winter
Staff who work on our Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) are often asked: What do you do in … Continue reading
Where in the Watershed are the Silver-spotted Skippers?
I remember the first time I saw a silver-spotted skipper. I was in a meadow in the Rouge … Continue reading
Reduced urban flooding through “Green Streets”
On a walk through two unique streets in the Lakeview neighbourhood of Mississauga, visitors might notice meadow flowers … Continue reading