Category: Current HCA News

March Break Adventure Awaits! 

This March Break, adventure is calling! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley March Break Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in...

FLOOD WATCH – Inland Lake and River Flooding – January 5

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that water levels and flows in all watercourses within the HCA watershed are expected to increase significantly, as a result of rain and snowmelt forecasted for this week (January 6 to 10). Significant...

HCA Statement on the Proposed Conservation Authority Merger

Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Conservation Authorities Have you heard about the proposed changes to conservation authorities in Ontario? The Province of Ontario has created a new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency to oversee conservation work across the province....

Wild Waterworks Summer Positions

Make your summer job a summer to remember! Wild Waterworks outdoor waterpark has begun accepting applications for the 2026 summer season. Experience huge waves of Wild Waterworks’ amazing employee perks and benefits to make your summer even more thrilling! Have...

Updated Planning and Regulation Policies Now Available

Hamilton Conservation Authority has completed a comprehensive update of its Planning and Regulation Policies. These updates reflect recent legislative and regulatory changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and support the implementation of the new Shoreline Management Plan released in March...

HCA acknowledges new provincial conservation agency announcement

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) acknowledges the announcement by the Government of Ontario on October 31 outlining its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act to establish a new provincial agency to provide leadership, governance and strategic direction for...

CANCELLATION – Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge – October 31, 2025

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge message issued on October 27, 2025 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages at this time. For further information...

Haudenosaunee deer harvest begins November 3

The Haudenosaunee Wildlife and Habitat Committee (HWHC) and Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) have agreed to a Specific Agreement for the 2025 season based on the existing Protocol to address the Treaty Rights of the Haudenosaunee on HCA-owned lands. Deer harvesting...

Hamilton Conservation Authority celebrates local watershed stewards

On Saturday, October 4, Conservation Halton (CH) hosted the annual Watershed Stewards Appreciation Day at Area 8 Conservation Area. The event, held in partnership with the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), celebrated the commitment and care of landowners who protect and...