Category: Current HCA News

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda May 7

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6 PM Hamilton Conservation Authority conducts meetings in a hybrid format via an in-person and WebEx platform. All meetings can be viewed live on HCA’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamiltonConservation Meeting Agenda Package...

CANCELLATION of FLOOD WATCH – Lake Ontario Storm Surge – April 29, 2026

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch – Lake Ontario Storm Surge message that was issued on April 24, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages currently. For further information or questions regarding...

CANCELLATION of FLOOD WATCH – Inland Lake and River Flooding – April 29, 2026

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch – Inland Lake and River Flooding message that was issued on April 24, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages currently. For further information or questions...

Mindfulness Walks at Westfield

Join Us for a Mindfulness Walk at Westfield! Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is now offering guided mindful walks through the scenic conservation area. During this 2-kilometre walk, participants will experience nature in...

Living with Coyotes

Increased Coyote Activity at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep...

HCA offers free 30-day passes through PaRx nature prescription program

Patients across Hamilton will soon have a new kind of prescription to fill: one that leads outdoors. Through a new partnership between the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and PaRx, patients receiving a PaRx nature prescription can now access a 30-day...

2025 Annual Report Released

It is with pride that we present the 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of progress, collaboration, and commitment to the watershed’s health. 2025 Annual Report In 2025, HCA advanced key work across our four strategic plan priority areas. We...

April 23 Budget and Administration Meeting Cancelled

The April 23, 2026 Budget and Administration Committee Meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on May 21, 2026 at 4 PM. For a full schedule of meetings, click here.

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Shallow creek running through a Carolinian forest. Autumnal coloured leaves cover the ground.

Public Engagement Open for Dundas Valley Study Area Plans (Phase 1)

Hamilton Conservation Authority is updating Master Plans and Management Plans for several conservation areas in the Dundas Valley area as part of its Ten-Year Master Plan Update Strategy. Master Plans and Management Plans provide a long-term vision for HCA-owned and...