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August 19, 2022
What's Happening at HCA
Weekend Reservation system begins May 21 at Dundas Peak/Tew Falls & Webster Falls
Wild Waterworks Summer Positions
HCA Main Office Service Notice – COVID-19
Read more about the article Saltfleet – Your Key to a Hamilton Mountain Adventure

Saltfleet – Your Key to a Hamilton Mountain Adventure

  • Post author:BF
  • Post published:October 12, 2021
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So, you’re looking to visit a waterfall, but you’d like a short hike too, or perhaps you’re looking for a much longer trek to take in some sights and test…

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Read more about the article Fall in Love With HCA!

Fall in Love With HCA!

  • Post author:BF
  • Post published:September 22, 2021
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The air is crisp and the leaves are changing colour – fall is officially here! Everyone loves to get out this time of year to enjoy those cooler temperatures and…

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Read more about the article Fall Colour Updates

Fall Colour Updates

  • Post author:BF
  • Post published:September 21, 2021
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Trying to find the perfect time to get out and see the fall colours can be tricky. It's a balance between getting out when they have changed colour enough, but…

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Read more about the article Your Guide to a Day at the Beach

Your Guide to a Day at the Beach

  • Post author:Tim Keeley
  • Post published:July 11, 2021
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HCA offers 4 beautiful and sandy beaches just waiting for you to set up and enjoy the sunshine and cool water. Fifty Point and Confederation Beach Park are both located…

Continue ReadingYour Guide to a Day at the Beach
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
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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.
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