BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Reserve now for Dundas Valley Summer Camps

Post author:BF
Post published:February 11, 2025
Post category:Current HCA News

Get your kids outside this summer with an Adventure in the Valley! Register now and join the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Environmental Education team for a week of outdoor fun…

Summer Employment Opportunities 2025

Post author:BF
Post published:February 10, 2025
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority invites you to apply to join our team this summer and contribute to the environment and your community. Life in the outdoors is always fun and…

HCA Board reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

Post author:BF
Post published:February 10, 2025
Post category:Current HCA News

At its Annual General Meeting on February 6, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors reaffirmed Councillor Brad Clark as Chair. Susan Fielding was also reacclaimed as Vice Chair.…

Reserve now for Maple Syrup Season at Westfield!

Post author:BF
Post published:January 13, 2025
Post category:Current HCA News

Reservations are now open for this age-old maple syrup-making tradition at Westfield Heritage Village! Step into the heart of maple syrup season on Sundays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16,…

Reserve now for Dundas Valley Summer Camps

Summer Employment Opportunities 2025

HCA Board reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

Reserve now for Maple Syrup Season at Westfield!

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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.