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Bruce Harschnitz, a long-time HCA staff member, has died after tragic accident

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:November 13, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

With great sadness, Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) announces the death of Bruce Harschnitz, HCA's Manager of Conservation Area services. Harschnitz died early Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after being struck by…

Fairies in the Forest at Westfield: Sept 3 & 4

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:August 17, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

Join us for another magical fairy event for every age at Westfield Heritage Village on Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Discover the…

Summer at the beach

Passholders can use alternate entrance on Kelson Road for Fifty Point access

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:July 11, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

Fifty Point Conservation Area now features an additional seasonal entranceway. The entrance is located off Kelson Road. The additional entrance is hoped to ease the traffic concerns at the main…

Termination of Watershed Conditions Statement (Water Safety)

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:April 13, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement (Water Safety) message issued on April 6 has now been terminated.

Bruce Harschnitz, a long-time HCA staff member, has died after tragic accident

Fairies in the Forest at Westfield: Sept 3 & 4

Passholders can use alternate entrance on Kelson Road for Fifty Point access

Termination of Watershed Conditions Statement (Water Safety)

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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.