Category: Current HCA News

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...

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda November 6

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6 PM Hamilton Conservation Authority is now conducting meetings in a hybrid format via an in-person and WebEx platform. All hybrid meetings can be viewed live on HCA’s You Tube Channel:...

Hamilton Region Source Protection Authority Meeting Agenda November 6

Notice of Meeting Hamilton Region Source Protection Authority Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6 PM Hamilton Conservation Authority is now conducting meetings in a hybrid format via an in-person and WebEx platform. All hybrid meetings can be viewed live on...

Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Inland Lake and River Flooding – October 27, 2025

This is an early notice of the potential for watercourse flooding in the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) watershed. HCA is advising that water levels and flows in all watercourses may increase significantly should the area receive current forecasted rain for...

Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge – October 27, 2025

This is an early notice of the potential for Lake Ontario shoreline flooding and erosion in the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) watershed. HCA is advising that strong shore-bound waves are currently forecasted for Thursday (October 30). Should the forecasted waves...

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...

Canada Post Strike

Updated October 14: HCA will continue to send all HCA Membership Passes sold online and over the phone via Purolator through the rotating strikes by Canada Post. Essential physical mail will be sent by courier. Whenever possible, we will send...

Spencer Gorge to begin daily advanced reservations on Saturday, September 27

Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which includes Dundas Peak, Tew Falls, and Webster Falls, will require an advanced reservation seven days a week, beginning Saturday, September 27, until Sunday, November 9, to accommodate the fall colour season. Reservations can be made...

HCA Launches Mobile Trail App

Visitors to HCA conservation areas will now be able to experience the trails in a whole new way with the launch of the Talking Forest App. This hands-free mobile app transforms a trail walk into an engaging, interactive self-guided tour....