BF, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Living with Coyotes

Post author:BF
Post published:March 3, 2024
Post category:Current HCA News

Coyotes (Canis latrans) are one of eight members of the Family Canidae found in Canada. Often mistaken for wolves, coyotes are smaller, have shorter legs in relation to body size,…

HCA Board reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

Post author:BF
Post published:February 5, 2024
Post category:Current HCA News

Councillor Brad Clark was reacclaimed the new Chair of the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors during its annual general meeting on February 1. Susan Fielding was reacclaimed as Vice…

Pond at Fifty Point

Construction of Fifty Point wetland to begin January 2024

Post author:BF
Post published:January 8, 2024
Post category:Current HCA News

Beginning January 29, 2024, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) will construct a wetland on the west side of the pond at Fifty Point Conservation Area. The project is expected to…

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…

Living with Coyotes

HCA Board reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

Construction of Fifty Point wetland to begin January 2024

Ancaster Well reopened

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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.