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Construction is currently ongoing at the HCA Main Office entrance and parking lot. Visitors should be aware and use caution while visiting.
The HCA Main Office is open to the public. Many staff are working hybrid schedules and may not always be in the office. Meetings and appointments should generally take place by phone or video meeting. Learn more.

November 27, 2023: The Lowlands Trail is currently closed for major maintenance. This post will be removed once the trail reopens.

Beginning November 13, 2023 construction will be happening at Felker’s Falls along the trail to install fencing. The trail will remain open but visitors should be mindful that the construction is happening and to use caution. It is expected to last 3 weeks depending on weather, and this notice will be removed once construction is complete.

Haudenosaunee deer harvest begins November 6: The Haudenosaunee Wildlife and Habitat Authority (HWHA) and Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) have agreed to a Specific Agreement for the 2023 season based on the existing Protocol to address the Treaty Rights of the Haudenosaunee on HCA owned lands. Harvesting will only occur on HCA owned lands in Schedule A & B on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only between November 6 and December 7 of 2023. Learn more here.

To claim the 2022 Ontario staycation tax credit, you may be asked to provide HCA’s HST number. Although it is not required to claim the credit, it is: HST #1080 83890 RT 0001

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	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.
	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.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	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.