BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Agenda for December 9

Post author:BF
Post published:December 2, 2021
Post category:Current HCA News

Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held by WebEx videoconference. The meeting can be viewed live on HCA’s You Tube Channel:…

Board of Directors meeting agenda for December 2

Post author:BF
Post published:November 25, 2021
Post category:Current HCA News

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in person for Board of Directors members and designated, limited staff only. The public…

Budget & Administration Committee Agenda – November 18

Post author:BF
Post published:November 10, 2021
Post category:Current HCA News

Budget & Administration Committee Meeting November 18, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. This meeting will be held in person for Budget and Administration committee members and designated, limited staff only. …

Budget & Administration Committee Agenda – September 16

Post author:BF
Post published:September 10, 2021
Post category:Current HCA News

Budget & Administration Committee Meeting September 16, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. This meeting will be held by WebEx videoconference. The meeting can be viewed live on HCA’s You Tube Channel:…

Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Agenda for December 9

Board of Directors meeting agenda for December 2

Budget & Administration Committee Agenda – November 18

Budget & Administration Committee Agenda – September 16

Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.

	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.