Heavy Equipment Operator / AZ Driver
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) currently has the following full-time employment opportunity: Heavy Equipment Operator / AZ Driver Position Description The position is part...
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There are currently 8 important alerts :
- Confederation Beach Park partially reopened
- May 10 Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled
- Watershed Conditions Statement: Updated Flood Watch
- Termination of Flood Warning – Lake Ontario Shoreline and Flood Watch – Lake Ontario Shoreline
- Construction changes access to Eramosa Karst
- Waterfall shuttle service to be relocated to Christie Lake
- Merrick Parking Lot closed to animal migration
- Ancaster Well access changes beginning January 1, 2018
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Current Topics
May 10 Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled
Due to a lack of agenda items, the CAB meeting scheduled for May 10 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for...more
Watershed Conditions Statement: Updated Flood Watch
Updated Flood Watch The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the current Flood Watch issued on April 12, 2018 has now been...more
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Current Water Levels
- Low Water Level Status:
Flood Status:
Close
Water Level Explanations
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Normal Generally indicates low flow to base flow conditions. It should be noted that during Normal flow conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists. |
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Level 1 Flows are below 70 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent. |
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Level 2 Flows are below 50 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 20 per cent. |
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Level 3 Flows are below 30 percent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. |
Flood Status Explanations
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Normal No flood conditions exist. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare. |
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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. |