Category: Current HCA News

HCA Contributes Almost 4,000 Hectares of Protected Lands to Support Canada’s 30×30 Conservation Target

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), in collaboration with Ontario Nature, is proud to announce the addition of 1,675.6 hectares (4,140.5 acres) of conservation lands in support of Canada’s 30×30 target, which aims to protect 30 percent of our lands and waters...

HCA Planning and Regulation Policies Update

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is updating its Planning and Regulation Policies to reflect recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which came into effect on April 1, 2024. The update also supports the new Shoreline Management Plan, introduced in March...

Learn to Fish

Learn to Fish is a free program that teaches new anglers how to fish in Ontario. This fun and engaging 2–hour program combines a 1-hour practical teaching session with one hour of supervised hands-on fishing. Learn to Fish is run...

Five interpretive panel signs in a luscious green forest .

HCA celebrates the opening of The Basadinaa Experience

The Basadinaa Experience, a new Indigenous-led trail signage journey, is now open in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Sharing stories of deep cultural and historic significance, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) worked in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit...

Hummingbird hovering over a purple flower with a green forest background.

Guided Bird Hikes

Join our resident bird expert, James Lees, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of birds and the natural history of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. James has worked with birds for 26 years and has guided over 45 professional...

Overlooking the Saltfleet wetland pond in the summer with a tree line behind it.

Hamilton Conservation Foundation Awarded $150,000 TD Grant to Support Greener Communities

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation (HCF) is excited to announce a generous $150,000 grant from TD Bank Group (TD) to support the Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project. This funding will help advance several aspects of the project, including the design...

A pond surrounded by green trees and shrubs with a blue sky.

2024 Annual Report Released

We are pleased to present our annual report for 2024. As we reflect on the past year, we share with great pride and enthusiasm the remarkable achievements and progress we have made in our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and...

HCA Board reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair

At its Annual General Meeting on February 6, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors reaffirmed Councillor Brad Clark as Chair. Susan Fielding was also reacclaimed as Vice Chair. The HCA Board comprises of 11 members appointed by municipalities...

Paved trail at Mount Albion Conservation Area.

East Mountain Master Plans & Management Plans

We want to hear from you! We welcome your comments and feedback to help us draft new ten-year plans for our conservation areas! Master Plans and Management Plans provide a long-term vision for HCA-owned and operated properties. These plans help...