Ancaster Well reopened
January 7, 2024
January 7, 2025: The Ancaster Well has fully reopened. Visitors should be aware that construction work on Sulphur Springs Road is still in progress, and road restrictions may be in
Category: Current HCA News
HCA secures final parcel of land to complete Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program
December 21, 2023
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of the last parcel of land required to finalize the Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program. This milestone marks a significant
Bruce Harschnitz, a long-time HCA staff member, has died after tragic accident
November 13, 2023
With great sadness, Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) announces the death of Bruce Harschnitz, HCA’s Manager of Conservation Area services. Harschnitz died early Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after being struck by
Expanding the Westfield Experience: New Trail System Unveiled
November 6, 2023
Hamilton Conservation Authority is thrilled to announce a major enhancement to its trail network by unveiling an extended trail system at Westfield, adding a further 2.4 kilometres of trails. The
HCA Board appoints Councillor Brad Clark as new Chair
August 9, 2023
Councillor Brad Clark was acclaimed the new Chair of the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors during its annual general meeting on August 3. Susan Fielding was acclaimed Vice Chair.
HCA Now Offering Advanced Day Passes
June 28, 2023
Love getting outdoors, but hate the line? Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) new advanced day pass lets visitors skip the line for smooth entry into their favourite HCA conservation area! Just
HCA Contributes Large Natural Areas to Canada’s Protected Areas Target
May 9, 2023
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Ontario Nature are pleased to announce that three of the conservation authority’s properties totaling 2,239 hectares now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30
Funding to Decommission Abandoned Water Wells
May 1, 2023
Are you a property owner in the City of Hamilton that has an unused or abandoned well on your property? Property owners in the City of Hamilton may be eligible
Federal Funding Success for Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project
April 19, 2023
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce funding of $1,250,000 towards the cost of the 50-acre parcel of land that HCA acquired in July 2022 that forms part of
2022 Annual Report released
April 11, 2023
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2022. We have so much to celebrate in terms of what we accomplished last year in all of our strategic plan
HCA releases 2023 Watershed Report Card
March 23, 2023
Conservation Authorities across Ontario have just launched a third set of watershed report cards (WRCs) coinciding with World Water Day. This is an important project reporting on environmental conditions in
Adventure is coming to the Dundas Valley!
March 15, 2023
Get your kids outside this summer with an Adventure in the Valley! Join the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Environmental Education team for a week of outdoor fun in the Dundas
Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver
December 14, 2022
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
Current Impacts of Bill 23
December 14, 2022
Monday December 12, 2022 – With the recent passing of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, there are several changes that may have an impact on our permitting role,
Dear Premier Ford: Let’s reconsider Bill 23
November 14, 2022
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is asking the Ford government to pause and reconsider Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, which has already received second reading. Its broad goals
