News & Alerts

CANCELLATION of FLOOD WATCH – Lake Ontario Storm Surge – April 29, 2026

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch – Lake Ontario Storm Surge message that was issued on April 24, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages currently. For further information or questions regarding...

CANCELLATION of FLOOD WATCH – Inland Lake and River Flooding – April 29, 2026

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch – Inland Lake and River Flooding message that was issued on April 24, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages currently. For further information or questions...

Mindfulness Walks at Westfield

Join Us for a Mindfulness Walk at Westfield! Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is now offering guided mindful walks through the scenic conservation area. During this 2-kilometre walk, participants will experience nature in...

Living with Coyotes

Increased Coyote Activity at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep...

HCA offers free 30-day passes through PaRx nature prescription program

Patients across Hamilton will soon have a new kind of prescription to fill: one that leads outdoors. Through a new partnership between the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and PaRx, patients receiving a PaRx nature prescription can now access a 30-day...

2025 Annual Report Released

It is with pride that we present the 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of progress, collaboration, and commitment to the watershed’s health. 2025 Annual Report In 2025, HCA advanced key work across our four strategic plan priority areas. We...