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New Year, New Adventures!

Post author:BF
Post published:January 3, 2022
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The start of a new year signals new beginnings and a chance to start fresh! Resolution or not, the new year is a great time to try and head outside…

Discover Mount Albion and the Chippewa Trail

Post author:BF
Post published:November 30, 2021
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We all know the ‘big’ conservation areas and trails, but there is a hidden gem on the Stoney Creek Mountain just waiting to be discovered! The Chippewa Trail and Mount…

Sustainable Gift Giving

Post author:BF
Post published:November 25, 2021
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Another Christmas season is here, and with it comes the big question of what to get for friends and family. Not to worry! We have some great, sustainable tips and…

Westfield Brings the Past to Life with Modern Technology

Post author:BF
Post published:November 2, 2021
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Have you ever heard a player piano, play its own tune? Or watched a master printer use a printing press to print a newspaper? Do you know what a turnkey…

New Year, New Adventures!

Discover Mount Albion and the Chippewa Trail

Sustainable Gift Giving

Westfield Brings the Past to Life with Modern Technology

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.