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Young children sitting on a log with a camp leader in the middle of the March forest.

March Break Adventure Awaits! 

This March Break, adventure is calling! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley March Break Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in...

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...

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...

HCA Launches Mobile Trail App

Visitors to HCA conservation areas will now be able to experience the trails in a whole new way with the launch of the Talking Forest App. This hands-free mobile app transforms a trail walk into an engaging, interactive self-guided tour....

New Open Data Hub Makes Watershed Mapping More Accessible

Hamilton Conservation Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its new online Open Data Hub. This platform provides public access to mapping and environmental information, including watershed boundaries, stream networks, elevation data, land cover, and more. The Open Data...