BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

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Learn to Fish at Fifty Point

Post author:BF
Post published:June 23, 2022
Post category:News Archive

Learn to Fish is returning to Fifty Point! The event will be hosted by staff from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on Sunday, July 10. There will be two…

Learn to Fish at Valens Lake

Post author:BF
Post published:June 23, 2022
Post category:News Archive

Learn to Fish is returning to Valens Lake! The event will be hosted by staff from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on Friday, July 8. There will be two…

Budget and Administration Meeting Agenda for June 16

Post author:BF
Post published:June 15, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

Budget and Administration Meeting Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in person for Budget and Administration Committee members and designated, limited staff only.…

Wild Waterworks set to open in June 2022

Post author:BF
Post published:June 13, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

After a two-year pause due to COVID, Wild Waterworks is excited to be reopening this year! Staff are getting the park ready for the 2022 season, with an opening date…

Learn to Fish at Fifty Point

Learn to Fish at Valens Lake

Budget and Administration Meeting Agenda for June 16

Wild Waterworks set to open in June 2022

Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	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.