BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Wild Waterworks Summer Positions

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

Make your summer job a summer to remember! Wild Waterworks outdoor waterpark has begun accepting applications for the 2024 summer season. Experience huge waves of Wild Waterworks’ amazing employee perks…

Reserve now for Dundas Valley March Break camps

Post author:BF
Post published:January 6, 2025
Post category:Current HCA News

Do you have kids who like to get out and explore? Love being outdoors? Or want to learn more about the environment? Registration is now open for Adventures in the…

East Mountain Master Plans & Management Plans

Post author:BF
Post published:October 21, 2024
Post category:News Archive

We want to hear from you! We welcome your comments and feedback to help us draft new ten-year plans for our conservation areas! Master Plans and Management Plans provide a…

Valens Lake Bridge Fire

Post author:BF
Post published:October 9, 2024
Post category:Current HCA News

Bridge Fire Repairs Update We are thrilled to announce that thanks to our amazing donors and supporters, we’ve successfully reached our fundraising goal for the Valens Lake Fishing Bridge repair!After…

Wild Waterworks Summer Positions

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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.