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Invasive Species Awareness Week

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Post published:February 24, 2025
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It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)! ISAW takes place each year during the last week of February to raise awareness about invasive species. Check out the articles below to learn…

What is a wetland?

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Post published:January 29, 2025
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World Wetlands Day is held every year on February 2 to raise awareness, and recognize the important role wetlands play. Since the 18th century, nearly 90% of the world's wetlands…

Invasive Species and Holiday Decorations

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Post published:December 9, 2024
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Many people unknowingly decorate for the holidays with invasive plants, thinking they are making an eco-friendly choice by using natural materials. Understanding which invasive plants are commonly used, why they…

Hamilton’s Natural Areas Inventory: Nature Counts 3

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Post published:November 21, 2024
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A Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) involves surveying natural areas, whether they be as large as conservation areas or as small as urban woodlots, for the plants and wildlife that live…

Invasive Species Awareness Week

What is a wetland?

Invasive Species and Holiday Decorations

Hamilton’s Natural Areas Inventory: Nature Counts 3

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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.