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Hamilton Conservation Authority Master Plans are the official policy documents for the management and development of our conservation area.

These Master Plans supports HCA’s current Strategic Plan and reflects HCA’s Vision for a healthy watershed for everyone and Mission to lead in the conservation of our watershed and connect people to nature.

Moving forward, these plans will help guide the development and operation of our conservation areas in support of these goals.

Master Plans

Saltfleet Conservation Area Master Plan – Finalized May 2024
Fifty Point Conservation Area Master Plan 2020 – Finalized January 2022
Valens Lake Conservation Area Master Plan 2019 – Finalized April 2020
Westfield Heritage Village Master Plan – Finalized November 2018

Management Plans

Winona and Vinemount Management Plan – Finalized May 2024
Dofasco 2000 Trail Management Plan – Finalized May 2024
Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve Management Plan 2019 – Finalized October 2020
Lafarge 2000 Trail Management Plan 2019 – Finalized October 2020
Upper Watershed Beverly Swamp Management Plan 2019 – Finalized October 2020

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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.