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Lakeland washrooms will be closed for water line repairs on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 and Wednesday, April 24, 2024. They are anticipated to reopen on Thursday, April 25.

April 17, 2024: The lights are currently out on the cross at the Devil’s Punchbowl. They are in the process of getting repaired and this post will be removed once they are fixed.

March 21: The Canterbury Side Trail, off the Heritage Trail, is temporarily closed to all users. Please do not access this trail during this closure.
March 15, 2024: All grass trails in Dundas Valley are currently closed to equestrians due to soft and muddy conditions.

March 22, 2024: Biking trails at Christie Lake are currently closed due to conditions. The post will be removed when they reopen.
February 12, 2024: Due to the soft trail conditions, all trails at Christie Lake are closed to equestrians.

March 19 2024: The East Mountain Trail Loop, from Stone Church Road to Pritchard Road, at Mount Albion is currently closed due to construction work in the area. Users should use caution while in the area. The parking lot remains open. This post will be removed once the area reopens.

Beginning January 29, 2024, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) will be constructing a wetland on the west side of the pond at Fifty Point. Visitors can expect to see some heavy equipment on-site during the initial stages, and there may be traffic delays at the Y-intersection on the main road to the beach and marina area. The section of trail through the area will be closed during the construction. This work is expected to be completed in Spring 2024. Learn more.

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.