It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)! ISAW takes place each year during the last week of February to raise awareness about invasive species. What is an invasive species? Why are they bad? How can we manage them? This is your…
Your Christmas tree may be shining brightly now, but have you ever wondered where your tree ends up after it goes curbside in the new year? Did you know it could contribute to a water quality and habitat improvement project…
Earlier this year, our Building Better Buffers blog shared the importance of streamside vegetation. Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program (HWSP) staff have also been bringing this important message to landowners in the Spencer Creek watershed, to make new connections and enact…
In late July 2025, a batch of mosquitoes trapped in Hamilton tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), leading the Medical Officer of Health to move the risk in Hamilton from low to moderate. This all sounds a bit scary,…
For over 30 years, HCA has supported landowners enhancing and restoring natural areas on their properties through free services provided by their Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program (HWSP). As we continue to support landowners in their conservation efforts, we are pleased…
Milton District High School teacher Sean Polap and his construction class were again busy over the winter building habitat boxes for HCA! This partnership has been ongoing since 2022, and to date, students have created 125 habitat boxes! The bat…
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