BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

New Conservation Land on East Mountain Purchased by HCA for Wetland Creation

Post author:BF
Post published:June 3, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

More nature enjoyment and wetland creation on the east mountain is in store following the acquisition by Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) of an additional 50 acres in the escarpment brow…

Funding Available to Decommission Abandoned Water Wells

Post author:BF
Post published:March 22, 2022
Post category:News Archive

Landowners in the City of Hamilton may be eligible to receive financial assistance to decommission abandoned water wells on their property, up to a maximum of $1,000 per well, with…

Safety near escarpment areas

Post author:BF
Post published:May 28, 2019
Post category:Current HCA News

Safety Near Escarpment Areas Posted on May 28, 2019 On the late evening of Friday, May 24, 2019, a male slipped and fell from Dundas Peak. The rope rescue units…

Leash laws to be enforced in Conservation Areas

Post author:BF
Post published:May 14, 2019
Post category:Current HCA News

Leash laws to be enforced in Conservation Areas Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Hamilton Conservation Areas are active places in the spring season as many different user groups head…

New Conservation Land on East Mountain Purchased by HCA for Wetland Creation

Funding Available to Decommission Abandoned Water Wells

Safety near escarpment areas

Leash laws to be enforced in Conservation Areas

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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.