sarahgauden, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

Board of Directors meeting agenda for July 7

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:June 30, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in person for Board of Directors members and designated, limited staff only. The public…

Summer at the beach

Additional weekend seasonal entrance to Fifty Point to open July 1

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:June 30, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

Fifty Point Conservation Area offers a beautiful natural space that provides a wide range of amenities for visitors to enjoy and is a popular waterfront destination. Beginning on July 1,…

Visitors should be aware of coyotes at Eramosa Karst

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:April 8, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

A coyote showing signs of protecting its territory has been reported in the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area, specifically in the northern area of the conservation area, near the intersections of…

2021 Annual Report released

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:March 4, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

Message from HCA’s Board Chairman, Councillor Lloyd Ferguson, and HCA CAO, Lisa Burnside Full 2021 HCA Annual Report 2021 has been another incredible year for HCA. While the ongoing COVID-19…

Board of Directors meeting agenda for July 7

Additional weekend seasonal entrance to Fifty Point to open July 1

Visitors should be aware of coyotes at Eramosa Karst

2021 Annual Report released

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.