Credit Valley Conservation

We lead the protection, restoration and enhancement of the #CreditRiver Watershed 🌎💚 Thanks for connecting! We’ll respond during regular business hours.

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June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

Celebrate with us throughout the month as we honour and reflect on First Nations and Indigenous Peoples knowledge, connections and enduring presence within the Credit River Watershed.

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#DYK that a Drinking Water Protection Zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where extra protective measures reduce contamination risks, keeping our drinking water safe?

For more tips and guidance, visit: https://t.co/10nUdZSJiZ #SourceWaterON #WaterWednesdays

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#HungryHollowSNAP, growing season can be busy but don’t forget to join us for our Caring For Your Yard Workshop on June 10 for helpful tips and tricks from our gardening experts: https://t.co/T6xsTCq4R0

Can’t make it? Check out our other upcoming events and consult our sustainable landscaping resources: https://t.co/C3dblq3vrh

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On now! 🎨 Explore Morphology, a photographic exhibition documenting the evolution of a degraded section of the Mississauga shoreline into a thriving 26-hectare waterfront conservation area. Visit the exhibit to experience how art, restoration and stewardship helped shape this evolving waterfront landscape that is now the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. Visit the exhibition at the Small Arms Inspection Building: https://t.co/nOhptek0rP

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Growing season is here and keeping up with your garden can be a lot!😓🌷

If you live in our #HungryHollowSNAP neighbourhood, be sure to join us on June 10 for our Caring For Your Yard workshop and discover the tips and tricks that will help your garden flourish all season long: https://t.co/T6xsTCq4R0

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Beginning the week of June 8, we will be completing line painting on the trails at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and visitors can expect rolling trail closures. All affected areas will be fully closed to the public during the week, re-opening Fridays at 5 p.m. and on weekends. We anticipate the project will occur in three phases and take three weeks to complete. We thank you for your patience as we continue to finalize trail work at this newly opened park.

Please check our Park Advisories daily for updates on which sections of trails are affected by the work: https://t.co/5QsJq6v8We

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Happy June 💚 and happy fawn season! 🦌

Young white-tailed deer are beginning to build their confidence as they explore meadows, forests and natural areas alongside their mothers. While these spotted fawns may seem small and vulnerable, they are often exactly where they’re supposed to be.

Mother deer frequently leave their fawns alone for short periods while they forage nearby, returning regularly to feed and care for them. If you come across a fawn, admire it from a distance and give it plenty of space so it can continue growing, learning and exploring the natural world.

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💧 Let’s test your water word knowledge: What do these terms mean to you? 👇
• Headwaters
• Infiltration
• Hydroperiod

🌿 These words help tell the story of how water moves through the Credit River Watershed and supports life along the way. Curious to learn more? Dive into Nature’s Dictionary: Water Words: https://t.co/R4U832Qj8l

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Check to see how busy a park is before you go! Our Park Advisories page has all the necessary information for you to plan the perfect park day: https://t.co/mcYtVxNnek

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Today’s the day! 🎉🌿 Today is our grand opening of the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. What was once an industrial shoreline has been transformed into a vibrant waterfront greenspace with wetlands, trails, lookout points and habitat for local wildlife along Lake Ontario.

Join us today as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for Mississauga’s waterfront and experience the new conservation area for yourself. Learn more and plan your visit: https://t.co/Mb8J1s4NJW

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Growing season is here and keeping up with your garden can be a lot 😫🌷

If you live in our Hungry Hollow SNAP neighbourhood, be sure to join us on June 10 for our Caring For Your Yard workshop and discover the tips and tricks that will help your garden flourish all season long: https://t.co/T6xsTCq4R0

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We’re 1️⃣ day away! You’re invited to the grand opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area tomorrow. 🥳

Enjoy guided hikes and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate the transformation of Mississauga’s shoreline into a vibrant new conservation destination

Explore scenic trails that take you through the new landform built using two million cubic metres of reused clean soil. The restored streams, wetlands, grasslands and coastal habitats are designed to support biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience and provide vital greenspace.

Developed through a collaborative partnership between Credit Valley Conservation, Peel Region and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, we can’t wait to welcome you to Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.

Plan your visit: https://t.co/Mb8J1s4NJW

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New #blog post: 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning ✏️🍎

https://t.co/Bhs9CLtudt

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🎉 We’re two days away from the grand opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. Take part in the opening day programming on May 30 including a sunrise ceremony at 6 a.m. Make your way to the Indigenous Teaching Amphitheatre, about a 10-minute walk from the conservation area entrance.

Conducted by Raiden Levesque from the Métis Nation and the Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters drummers, it honours Mishoomis Giizis (Grandfather Sun) and we gather in community to express gratitude to creation and one another. Learn more: https://t.co/Mb8J1s4NJW

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When you sign-up for our Neighbourhood Tree Giveaway, you don’t just get a free tree of your choice. You also get:
🌳 One-on-one planting support
🌳 Care tips, resources and more!
Check your eligibility and sign-up today: https://t.co/iesk9rHqKW

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Last weekend, community members from #Mississauga and #Caledon braved the wet weather to support local stewardship efforts. Together, volunteers removed an impressive 210 lbs of invasive garlic mustard from Richard Jones Park and planted 150 native trees and shrubs along Caledon Creek. 🌲💚

Stewardship work isn’t always easy, but it’s always rewarding and always fun... even in the rain! 🌧️ Thanks to our kind supporters Rotary Club of Mississauga, @UPS and @EternalVirtue. See what #volunteer events are happening in your community: https://t.co/JfM31wvza6

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Serson Creek historically flowed to Lake Ontario before the lower section of the creek was diverted underground through a pipe system in the mid-1960s to accommodate shoreline development. As part of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area project, partners worked to bring a buried section of the creek back to the surface and restore fish passage and ecological functions along this portion of the waterfront. The project also included extensive native habitat restoration and planting to support pollinators, birds and other wildlife species throughout the site.

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More than a decade in the making, the new 26-hectare Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area has transformed the Mississauga shoreline. This includes bringing a section of Serson Creek back to life. Buried and piped underground in the 1960s, we reconnected the creek back to Lake Ontario supporting fish spawning and nursery habitat.

You can see it for yourself this Saturday, May 30 at the grand opening: https://t.co/Mb8J1s4NJW

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🎉 After years of restoration, collaboration and community vision, the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area officially opens to the public this Saturday, May 30! 🗓️

In partnership with @regionofpeel and @trca_hq, a once industrial shoreline has been transformed into 26 hectares of wetlands, meadows, trails and wildlife habitat along Lake Ontario in #Mississauga. Join us for a day of celebration on the waterfront, featuring:
🥾 Guided walking tours
🚲 Complimentary e-bikes for use on the Waterfront Trail
🌱 Opportunities to explore the new trails and natural spaces
💚 Family-friendly activities and interactive experiences

It’s a chance to come together, explore something new, and experience a space designed for people and nature to connect. Be part of this exciting new chapter on Mississauga’s waterfront. Plan your visit and learn more: https://t.co/EiP2JHWw3M

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What a great week with the @CVC_CA and their newly hired Provincial Offences Officers!

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Learn how trees can fit all your needs:
🐾 Create wildlife habitat
💧 Shade your stream
🌱 Leave a legacy
Join our free workshop on June 6 for expert advice on the right trees for your rural property. Supported by Trees For Life. Register by June 3: https://t.co/6dwth5uTFT