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Conservation Area Worker – Christie Lake Conservation Area

Post author:BF
Post published:October 1, 2024
Post category:Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a 50-week contract opportunity for a Conservation Area Worker Christie Lake Conservation Area The Christie Lake Conservation Area and other related properties are approximately…

Spencer Gorge daily reservations begin September 28

Post author:BF
Post published:September 23, 2024
Post category:Alerts Current HCA News

Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which includes Dundas Peak, Tew Falls and Webster Falls, will require an advanced reservation seven days a week, beginning Saturday, September 28 until Sunday, November 10,…

Reserve now for Westfield’s Halloween Pumpkin Party

Post author:BF
Post published:September 9, 2024
Post category:News Archive

Reservations are now open for Westfield Heritage Village’s annual Halloween Pumpkin Party, returning on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This fun-filled family…

Ancaster Well Temporary Closure

Post author:BF
Post published:August 15, 2024
Post category:Alerts Current HCA News

Ancaster Well Access and C15-08-24 (BR) Bridge 113 Rehabilitation Update – Construction Timeline and Vehicle / Pedestrian Access Construction Project Description C15-08-24 (BR) Bridge #113 Rehabilitation, including concrete repairs, crack…

Conservation Area Worker – Christie Lake Conservation Area

Spencer Gorge daily reservations begin September 28

Reserve now for Westfield’s Halloween Pumpkin Party

Ancaster Well Temporary Closure

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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.