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•Th e IF P• H al to n H ill s • Th ur sd ay , M ay 2 2, 2 01 4 10 Pete has the look, the charisma, the voice, and the moves, representing Elvis in his prime. He is a dynamic performer not to be missed! 905-877-3700 924 KING STREET, MIDLAND TERMS & CONDITIONS: PAYMENTS - CASH, VISA, M/C OR DEBIT. BUYERS PREMIUM APPLIES. PRODUCTS MAY DIFFER FROM PICTURES ILLUSTRATIONS AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED. ITEMS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS AS POSTED AND ANNOUNCED. CONTEMPORARY QUALITY HOME FURNITURE - LEATHER/FABRIC SOFA SETS - BEDROOM SETS MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS - DINING/PUB SETS - COFFEE TABLES/SOFA TABLES LARGE SELECTION ARTWORK - SPORTS MEMORABILIA - HOME DECOR ITEMS - ACCESSORIES When it rains, it floods. When it's dry, it's parched. When the temperature raises, the heat waves last. Climate change has seen large swaths of the planet as- saulted increasingly by heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding that are the result of human action. But concerns about the im- pact of humanity on the envi- ronment aren't new. Neither is the danger posed by expand- ing urban boundaries near flood plains and watercourses. Six decades ago, the Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) was formed with a man- date to protect and enhance all natural resources of the Credit River, which stretches 90 km from its headwaters in Dufferin County, through nine municipalities, and eventually draining into Lake Ontario at Port Credit. On Friday (May 9), munici- pal and provincial dignitaries will join volunteers, donors, and CVC officials for a special ceremony celebrating the or- ganization's 60th anniversary. "I think it's always great to look back and celebrate one's accomplishments over a sixty- year timeframe," said Debo- rah Martin-Downs, CVC Chief Administrative Officer. The event took place at the CVC administrative office, 1255 Old Derry Rd. in Mis- sissauga with guest speakers, a ceremonial tree planting, plaque dedication and cake cutting. Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation performed a water blessing along the shores of the Credit River. In 1954, the Credit Val- ley Conservation authority was formed with purpose of protecting one of the region's most valuable natural re- sources. Although representing different interests, agricul- tural, naturalist and sports- men's groups were united by concerns that much of the resources surrounding the Credit River were in an 'un- healthy state' as a result of poor land, water and forestry practices. The combined im- pacts of drought and defores- tation led to extensive soil loss and flooding had prompted government and other stake- holders to act. Six decades on, and the threat to our natural green spaces and waterways still exist. In fact, many would argue the threat posed by hu- man activity on nature has reached dangerous levels. As science, academia and government place a brighter spotlight on issues of climate change and the environment, the conservation movement is regaining its position as an important community part- ner. Locally, urban sprawl con- tinues to eat up land. When talking about the weather, ex- treme events like the flooding that swept through Bramp- ton and Mississauga last July, and the brutal December ice storm that downed thousands of trees, have punctuated the impact of human activity on the planet. As environmental issues are thrust to the forefront of public debate, the CVC and conservation authorities find themselves in the midst of a renaissance for the green movement. Credit Valley Conservation marks 60 years By PETER CRISCIONE Metroland Media