Category: Media Releases

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...

HCA and City of Hamilton Secure $789,580 for Flood and Erosion Wetland Restoration Project

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), in partnership with the City of Hamilton, has been awarded $789,580 in funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative. This funding will support the vital flood...

Lake Ontario Coastal Resilience Pilot Project Officially Underway

Successful launch event brings together partners from Niagara to Oakville to kick off collaborative shoreline planning. Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) in partnership with Conservation Halton (CH), Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), Conservation Ontario (CO), and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence...