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Employment Opportunity: Water Resources Technician

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Post published:February 18, 2020
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

Water Resources Technician Summer Student Position Posted February 18, 2020 This is a summer position in Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Watershed Planning and Engineering Department. This position reports to HCA…

Blog: Get Smart About Salt!

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Post published:January 22, 2020
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Get Smart About Salt! Posted January 22, 2020 Salt is an economic and effective way for keeping surfaces clear of ice in the winter. It is important however, to manage…

Employment Opportunities: Summer Employment at HCA Conservation Areas

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Post published:January 21, 2020
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

Summer Employment at HCA Conservation Areas Posted January 21, 2020 Join our team this summer and contribute to the environment and your community. Life in the outdoors is always fun…

Blog: Sustainable Gift Giving

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Post published:December 11, 2019
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Sustainable Gift Giving Posted December 11, 2019 Another Christmas season is here and with it comes stress of what to get for friends and family. Not to worry, we have…

Employment Opportunity: Water Resources Technician

Blog: Get Smart About Salt!

Employment Opportunities: Summer Employment at HCA Conservation Areas

Blog: Sustainable Gift Giving

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.