Who We Are

A resilient Credit River Watershed where the diversity of all life thrives.

Our vision is our desired end-state for our local environment and communities. It guides every aspect of our work by describing what is required to sustain our quality of life.

Together, with an inspired community, we protect and restore the Credit River Watershed through science, education, policy and action.

Our mission is our reason for being. It provides a path to achieve our shared vision.

Our values guide our actions. They represent who we are as people and as an organization. They factor into every decision made at every level. As our organization evolves, our values remain a constant source of inspiration and guidance.

• Leadership: We lead by example. We inspire and empower the community and our partners.
• Service: We are responsive and professional in our interactions with the public, our partners and among ourselves.
• Collaboration: We work together and with our volunteers, partners and the community to achieve shared goals.
• Accountability: We are accountable to taxpayers, our partners and donors. Above all, we are accountable to the environment.
• Integrity: We are consistent, honest, ethical and make decisions based on the best available science.
• Excellence: We continually learn and improve to be the best we can be.
• Innovation: We encourage new and creative technologies and approaches.
• Holistic Thinking: We see the big picture and recognize the interconnectedness of elements that form larger systems.
• Inclusiveness: We value the diverse perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles and cultures that together inform the work we do.
• Spirit: We help each other, give back to the community and celebrate achievements.

We are thoughtful and principled stewards of Credit Valley Conservation’s publicly held land and water and partners in the stewardship of our entire watershed.

We are accountable to the residents of the Credit River Watershed, conservation area visitors, donors, our partners and, above all, the environment.

We are committed to partnering with Indigenous nations, communities and peoples to advance reconciliation though our work and practices.

We provide our customers, clients, partners and visitors with customer-focused programs and services that protect people and communities and connect people with nature.

We support, engage and develop our people, fostering a culture of inclusiveness, health and safety, well-being, excellence, and leadership.