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Historical Interpreter (Museum Educator)

  • Post author:BF
  • Post published:December 6, 2022
  • Post category:Current HCA News/Job Opportunities

Historical Interpreter (Museum Educator) at Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area Job Description The Historical Interpreter (Museum Educator – School Programs) engages student groups visiting Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area in…

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Skilled Labourer

  • Post author:BF
  • Post published:October 14, 2022
  • Post category:Current HCA News/Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a 1 Year Contract opportunity for a Skilled Labourer Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within…

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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.
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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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