Category: Current HCA News

Wild Waterworks Summer Positions

Make your summer job a summer to remember! Wild Waterworks outdoor waterpark has begun accepting applications for the 2026 summer season. Experience huge waves of Wild Waterworks’ amazing employee perks and benefits to make your summer even more thrilling! Have...

HCA Statement on the Proposed Conservation Authority Merger

Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Conservation Authorities Have you heard about the proposed changes to conservation authorities in Ontario? The Province of Ontario has created a new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency to oversee conservation work across the province....

Updated Planning and Regulation Policies Now Available

Hamilton Conservation Authority has completed a comprehensive update of its Planning and Regulation Policies. These updates reflect recent legislative and regulatory changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and support the implementation of the new Shoreline Management Plan released in March...

HCA acknowledges new provincial conservation agency announcement

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) acknowledges the announcement by the Government of Ontario on October 31 outlining its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act to establish a new provincial agency to provide leadership, governance and strategic direction for...

CANCELLATION – Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Inland Lake and River Flooding – October 31, 2025

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Inland Lake and River Flooding message issued on October 27, 2025 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages at this time. For further...

CANCELLATION – Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge – October 31, 2025

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge message issued on October 27, 2025 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages at this time. For further information...

Haudenosaunee deer harvest begins November 3

The Haudenosaunee Wildlife and Habitat Committee (HWHC) and Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) have agreed to a Specific Agreement for the 2025 season based on the existing Protocol to address the Treaty Rights of the Haudenosaunee on HCA-owned lands. Deer harvesting...

Hamilton Conservation Authority celebrates local watershed stewards

On Saturday, October 4, Conservation Halton (CH) hosted the annual Watershed Stewards Appreciation Day at Area 8 Conservation Area. The event, held in partnership with the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), celebrated the commitment and care of landowners who protect and...

Spencer Gorge to begin daily advanced reservations on Saturday, September 27

Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which includes Dundas Peak, Tew Falls, and Webster Falls, will require an advanced reservation seven days a week, beginning Saturday, September 27, until Sunday, November 9, to accommodate the fall colour season. Reservations can be made...