BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Ancaster Well reopened

Post author:BF
Post published:January 7, 2024
Post category:Current HCA News

January 7, 2025: The Ancaster Well has fully reopened. Visitors should be aware that construction work on Sulphur Springs Road is still in progress, and road restrictions may be in…

HCA secures final parcel of land to complete Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program

Post author:BF
Post published:December 21, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of the last parcel of land required to finalize the Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program. This milestone marks a significant…

Expanding the Westfield Experience: New Trail System Unveiled

Post author:BF
Post published:November 6, 2023
Post category:News Archive

Hamilton Conservation Authority is thrilled to announce a major enhancement to its trail network by unveiling an extended trail system at Westfield, adding a further 2.4 kilometres of trails. The…

HCA Board appoints Councillor Brad Clark as new Chair

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

Councillor Brad Clark was acclaimed the new Chair of the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors during its annual general meeting on August 3. Susan Fielding was acclaimed Vice Chair.…

Ancaster Well reopened

HCA secures final parcel of land to complete Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program

Expanding the Westfield Experience: New Trail System Unveiled

HCA Board appoints Councillor Brad Clark as new Chair

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	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.
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