Various dedicated groups and organizations have worked at preserving and enhancing Coyle Creek over the years. Adam Shoalts first became involved during the summer of 2003 while working for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resoucres. Shoalts and other MNR emplyoees worked on a project in partnership with the Welland Golf Course (now the Pelham Hills Golf Course), which owns the property surrounding the upper reaches of the creek, to rehabilitate the creek. At the time, Shoalts was also a member of the Welland River Keepers, a community-based organization dedicated to cleaning up and preserving the Welland River. Thus, the idea of forming a group committed to Coyle Creek came naturally enough.
Since its conception in May 2006 the FCC has grown into a group of over a dozen members. With little fanfare or media attention, the FCC has worked on clean-up projects on the creek, which includes hauling out large amounts of garbage that has sadly been dumped into the creek. In order to make as little impact on the delicate ecosystem as possible, the FCC uses canoes to navigate the creek's waters, and attempts to avoid hiking on land during projects, as this can have negative impacts on the flora of the area. The FCC also works to lobby municipal, provincial, and federal governments to create and enforce more environmentally friendly policies in all conservation matters.
Furthermore, the FCC has and continues to encourage catch-and-release fishing practices on the creek, as well as conducting fish samples. Members of the FCC also vigilantly observe the beavers in the creek, with the aim of reporting any unlawful activtiy (i.e. poaching) to the MNR.
The FCC has many more projects planned for 2007 and will continue to work diligently to protect and enhance Coyle Creek.