sarahgauden, Author at Hamilton Conservation Authority

HCA releases 2023 Watershed Report Card

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:March 23, 2023
Post category:Current HCA News

Conservation Authorities across Ontario have just launched a third set of watershed report cards (WRCs) coinciding with World Water Day. This is an important project reporting on environmental conditions in…

HCA Main Office Service Notice

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:February 1, 2023
Post category:Alerts Current HCA News

The HCA Main office is open to the public. Many staff are working hybrid schedules and may not always be in the office. Meetings and appointments should generally take place…

Current Impacts of Bill 23

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:December 14, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News

Monday December 12, 2022 - With the recent passing of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, there are several changes that may have an impact on our permitting role,…

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…

HCA releases 2023 Watershed Report Card

HCA Main Office Service Notice

Current Impacts of Bill 23

Visitors should be aware of coyotes at Eramosa Karst

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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.