HCA Alerts - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.

November 27: HCA’s Main Office in Anacaster will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 for the staff Annual General Meeting. The office will reopen for regular business on Friday, November 28 at 8:30AM. Learn more.
September 2025: The front lawn at HCA’s main office at Woodend is having its sod removed as we transform it into a native pollinator meadow. This pilot project will reduce lawn maintenance, support pollinator species, and provide learning opportunities for visitors. The site may look disrupted during this process, but it is part of creating a long-term habitat.

November 25: Hazard tree removal will be taking place. All trails will be closed.

November 26 & 27: Hazard tree removal will be taking place on the Main Loop Trail in Dundas Valley. Users are asked to proceed with caution and follow instructions from staff and contractors.

October 26: Beginning October 26, Marina washrooms will be the only available facilities for the fall and winter season.

October 10: The trail at the Meadowlands Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to area flooding.

August 13, 2025: Wetland construction has begun at Eramosa Karst Conservation Area. Learn more.
Visitors should be aware of increased coyote activity at the Eramosa Karst. Learn more about living with coyotes.

September 17: Due to decreasing water levels and increased sediment levels, sailboats are to exercise caution while entering and exiting the Fifty Point Marina channel. Please navigate the channel with caution and it is recommended to contact the Marina Office at 905-525-2187 or fiftypt@conservationhamilton.ca for further information.

Tiffany Falls experiences high visitation, but unlike larger conservation areas, it has limited space and parking to accommodate that use. Learn more about the Visitor Use Management Plan here.

October 14: The water will be shut off at Valens Lake for the season. The Hilltop washroom will remain open.
Construction of the new lookout platform commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026. A small section of the trail will not be accessible during this time. This notice will be removed when the lookout is completed. Learn more here.