News Archive Archives - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Cancellation: Watershed Conditions Statement

Post author:BF
Post published:January 3, 2025
Post category:News Archive

CANCELLATION – WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY – Inland Lake and River Flooding The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement Water Safety message issued…

East Mountain Master Plans & Management Plans

Post author:BF
Post published:October 21, 2024
Post category:News Archive

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…

HCA awards local watershed stewards

Post author:BF
Post published:October 9, 2024
Post category:News Archive

On Saturday, October 5, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) hosted the Watershed Stewards Appreciation Day at Fifty Point Conservation Area. This annual event, held in partnership with Conservation Halton (CH),…

Introducing the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2025-2029

Post author:BF
Post published:October 4, 2024
Post category:News Archive

We are excited to introduce the Hamilton Conservation Authority's (HCA) Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. This comprehensive and forward-thinking roadmap will guide our efforts over the next five years, focusing on…

Cancellation: Watershed Conditions Statement

East Mountain Master Plans & Management Plans

HCA awards local watershed stewards

Introducing the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2025-2029

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Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	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.
	Level 2 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.
	Level 3 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.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety 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.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook 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.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning 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.