Category: Current HCA News

Living with Coyotes

Increased Coyote Activity at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep...

HCA offers free 30-day passes through PaRx nature prescription program

Patients across Hamilton will soon have a new kind of prescription to fill: one that leads outdoors. Through a new partnership between the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and PaRx, patients receiving a PaRx nature prescription can now access a 30-day...

2025 Annual Report Released

It is with pride that we present the 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of progress, collaboration, and commitment to the watershed’s health. 2025 Annual Report In 2025, HCA advanced key work across our four strategic plan priority areas. We...

Shallow creek running through a Carolinian forest. Autumnal coloured leaves cover the ground.

Public Engagement Open for Dundas Valley Study Area Plans (Phase 1)

Hamilton Conservation Authority is updating Master Plans and Management Plans for several conservation areas in the Dundas Valley area as part of its Ten-Year Master Plan Update Strategy. Master Plans and Management Plans provide a long-term vision for HCA-owned and...

HCA Statement on Provincial Conservation Authority Consolidation Announcement

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) acknowledges the March 10, 2026, announcement from the Province of Ontario outlining its plan to consolidate the province’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional conservation authorities. This decision follows last year’s Environmental Registry posting. Under the...

Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a Full-time opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within all HCA owned Conservation Areas, including infrastructure upgrades to: buildings,...

Picture of Woodend building, built of limestone, with snow on the roof and surrounding forest.

HCA Board Reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

At its Annual General Meeting on February 5, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors reacclaimed Councillor Brad Clark as Chair. Susan Fielding was also reacclaimed as Vice Chair. The HCA Board is composed of 11 members appointed by...

New Campground Loop at Valens Lake Conservation Area

Project summary A new campground loop is being added at Valens Lake Conservation Area, as identified in the 2019 Valens Lake Master Plan. The new campground is located west of the existing Cedars camp area. The new campground loop will...

children in a creek with nets and boots on in the middle of a green summery forest.

Summer Adventure Awaits!

School’s out, and adventure is in! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley Summer Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in nature....