ALERTS & UPDATES:

Aug. 5: Beach at Christie Lake closed due to presence of blue-green algae

Main Office: Temporary Closure of Accessible Parking

News & Alerts

Conservation Advisory Board agenda for August 13

Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4 PM. Location: HCA Main Office, 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster All meetings can be viewed live on HCA’s YouTube channel, Full Agenda Package Welcome – Wayne Terryberry Declaration of Conflict...

Aquatic Biology Technician – (Two positions)

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is seeking two Aquatic Biology Technicians for 9-week fixed-term casual positions supporting the Hamilton Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) Project. The Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) project is an inventory of significant natural areas in the City of...

Aquatic Biologist

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is seeking an Aquatic Biologist for a 14-week fixed-term casual position supporting the Hamilton Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) Project. The Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) project is an inventory of significant natural areas in the City of...

Hamilton Conservation Authority acquires more than 200 acres of provincially significant natural lands

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is taking a significant step toward protecting natural heritage with the acquisition of more than 200 acres of environmentally significant land near Valens Lake and Fletcher Creek Conservation Areas. The purchase is HCA’s largest land acquisition...

Christie Lake Conservation Area Reopens August 1

Update: July 31, 2026 Christie Lake Conservation Area will reopen on Saturday, August 1 at 9 AM. As part of the reopening, additional portable washrooms will be available at the beach area and the former Lakeside Pavilion site to support...

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

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch – Inland Lake and River Flooding message that was issued on July 27, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages currently. For further information or questions...