MISSISSAUGA – Town of Oakville councillor Tom Adams was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2022 board meeting held Jan. 21.
Councillor Adams has served on the CVC board since 2011. He takes over for Mississauga Councillor Karen Ras, who held the position since 2019.
“The challenges facing our watershed communities in recent years has brought into focus the critical need to protect and enhance our local environment,” said councillor Adams.
“I look forward to engaging with my colleagues, our dedicated staff, partners, neighbours and businesses across the watershed as we collectively work toward a thriving environment and adapt to our changing climate.”
Councillor Adams served as CVC’s vice chair in 2013 and from 2019-22. He has worked to protect natural lands, build and renew infrastructure and strengthen municipal finances.
The CVC Board of Directors also acclaimed Town of Caledon councillor Johanna Downey as vice chair. Councillor Downey has served on the CVC board since 2015.
She is a life-long resident of Caledon and active community volunteer.
The CVC board consists of 12 members from watershed municipalities, all of whom were also reappointed to the Credit Valley Source Protection Authority.
Town of Erin councillor John Brennan was among those reappointed and will once again serve as the Erin representative.
CVC is accountable through its Board of Directors to the municipalities and residents in the Credit River Watershed. The board approves and guides CVC policies, programs, projects and sets its annual budget.
