Environmental Education Fund

Our belief is that protection stems from education. Our goal is to introduce a comprehensive education programme within the CVC. Our education efforts will provide hands-on educational workshops, seminars and experiences that will build knowledge and provide the inspiration to change.

The CVC Foundation additionally offers educational bursaries to students entering post secondary education at the University of Guelph and the University of Toronto in the fields of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Greenlands Securement Fund

Our goal is to protect the Credit River watershed’s significant and representative terrestrial, aquatic and groundwater ecosystems by securing greenlands, through donation, conservation easement, management agreement or fee-simple purchase – at the same time offering opportunities for natural heritage appreciation, and compatible recreational activities for residents and visitors.

Our goal is to meet the recommendation of the CVC Greenlands Securement Strategy that at a minimum, over the next twenty years, 5,670 hectares of greenlands within the Credit River Watershed be secured by CVC and it’s partners, as these lands will contribute to the foundation of a connected system that will provide natural heritage protection, appreciation and recreational benefits for healthy ecosystems and healthy communities.

Restoration & Rehabilitation Fund

CVC’s efforts are focused on improving water quality, enhancing fish habitats and supporting healthy aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the Credit River watershed.

CVC supports sound environmental practices and restoration of the river and lands around it. We provide technical assistance to private, public and corporate landowners, community groups and individual residents on practices that will enhance, restore or protect their properties.

Current projects include the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at Island Lake Conservation Area; the designation of three new sites on CVC properties for future Memorial Forests; and the Levi Creek Rehabilitation Project.

Trails & Recreation Development Fund

One of the best ways to explore the natural environment is by trail. Trails and the communities they connect to offer excellent opportunities for recreation and nature appreciation, all of which underpin our efforts to secure a healthy, sustainable community for future generations.

The CVC Foundation actively supports the development of trails along and within the Credit River Watershed. Our dream is a multi-use trail through the Credit River Valley from Orangeville to Port Credit.

Current projects include the Island Lake Community Trails Project, which will see the completion of a perimeter lake trail connecting local communities; interpretive signage at the Glassford trail; The Island Lake Annual Fall Festival and the Island Lake Annual Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Carnival.