BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

HCA Contributes Large Natural Areas to Canada’s Protected Areas Target

Post author:BF
Post published:May 9, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Ontario Nature are pleased to announce that three of the conservation authority’s properties totaling 2,239 hectares now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30…

Funding to Decommission Abandoned Water Wells

Post author:BF
Post published:May 1, 2023
Post category:News Archive

Are you a property owner in the City of Hamilton that has an unused or abandoned well on your property? Property owners in the City of Hamilton may be eligible…

Federal Funding Success for Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project

Post author:BF
Post published:April 19, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce funding of $1,250,000 towards the cost of the 50-acre parcel of land that HCA acquired in July 2022 that forms part of…

Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver

Post author:BF
Post published:December 14, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a Full-time opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within…

HCA Contributes Large Natural Areas to Canada’s Protected Areas Target

Funding to Decommission Abandoned Water Wells

Federal Funding Success for Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project

Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver

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