About the Natural Heritage Program

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The Natural Heritage program (NHP) consists of a team of diverse experts (Biologists and Ecologists) committed to producing and promoting a vision of innovative and sound integrated science, while providing direction and support to policy development, and protection and enhancement of our shared natural legacy, through partnerships and education.

The NHP team carry out field work, wetland evaluations, classify and map natural communities, protect Environmentally Significant Areas, identify other ecologically important areas and provide support to other programs within CVC

We are in the information business, sharing what we know and learn about the watersheds natural environment with our partners to help them in their protection and restoration efforts.