About CVCF
Credit Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered charitable organization that adheres to the regulations of the Canada Revenue Agency. Our Charitable Registration # is: 1188 79048 RR0001
The Credit Valley Conservation Foundation is committed to raising funds and awareness in support of an environmentally healthy watershed for economically and socially sustainable communities.
Since 1964, we have raised funds in support of such environmental projects as:
- Tree planting and land reforestation initiatives
- Rehabilitation efforts such as data collection, carp exclosures, habitat structure installation and butterfly gardens
- Environmental Education Programs
- Memorial Forests and Commemorative Benches
- Trail development and maintenance
- Educational bursaries for students entering post secondary education at the University of Guelph , the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo in the fields of Geography and Environmental Studies
- The acquisition and protection of environmentally significant lands
In 2009, the Foundation helped:
The Credit Valley Conservation Foundation supports Credit Valley Conservation's Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) program which engages 200 youth in tree planting, stream rehabilitation and other eco-experiences in the Credit River Watershed.
In 2009, the CYC youth planted 10,000 native trees and shrubs at various sites in Mississauga, Upper Credit Conservation Area, Meadowvale Conservation Area, Belfountain Conservation Area and Limehouse Conservation Area.
They also participated in valuable environmental projects such as:
- Invasive species control projects and mapping
- Electrofishing
- Stream, shoreline and creek rehabilitation projects
- Boardwalk construction and trail enhancements
- Building garbage kiosks, bird and bat boxes and salamander boards
- Family Fishing Weekend at Lake Aquitaine, Mississauga
- Island Lake Charity Fishing Tournament, Orangeville