sarahgauden, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Summer employment opportunities at Wild Waterworks

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:January 6, 2021
Post category:Job Opportunities

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Wild Waterworks outdoor waterpark has begun accepting applications for the 2021 summer season. In anticipation of a thrilling and busy summer, we will be hiring approximately 125…

Dofasco Trail boardwalk closed until March 31

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:January 4, 2021
Post category:Alerts

The boardwalk section of the Dofasco 2000 Trail, located between Fifth Road East and Eighth Road East will be closed until March 31, 2021 while HCA crews carry out maintenance…

HCA’s preliminary response to the Province’s proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:December 3, 2020
Post category:Current HCA News

On November 5, the Province released proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act as part of its omnibus bill of the provincial budget. The Province has stated they are amending…

Board of Directors meeting agenda for Dec. 3

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:November 30, 2020
Post category:News Archive

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held by WebEx videoconference. The meeting can be viewed live on HCA’s You Tube Channel:…

Summer employment opportunities at Wild Waterworks

Dofasco Trail boardwalk closed until March 31

HCA’s preliminary response to the Province’s proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act

Board of Directors meeting agenda for Dec. 3

Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal Generally indicates low flow to base flow conditions. It should be noted that during Normal flow conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists.
	Level 1 Flows are below 70 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent.
	Level 2 Flows are below 50 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 20 per cent.
	Level 3 Flows are below 30 percent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.

	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.