News & Alerts

HCA releases 2023 Watershed Report Card

Conservation Authorities across Ontario have just launched a third set of watershed report cards (WRCs) coinciding with World Water Day. This is an important project reporting on environmental conditions in our watersheds. Conservation Authorities carry out valuable work of monitoring...

Adventure is coming to the Dundas Valley!

Get your kids outside this summer with an Adventure in the Valley! Join the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Environmental Education team for a week of outdoor fun in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. If your kids love being outdoors, like...

Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a Full-time opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within all HCA owned Conservation Areas, including infrastructure upgrades to: buildings,...

Current Impacts of Bill 23

Monday December 12, 2022 – With the recent passing of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, there are several changes that may have an impact on our permitting role, as well as our work in planning and development reviews....

Dear Premier Ford: Let’s reconsider Bill 23

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is asking the Ford government to pause and reconsider Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, which has already received second reading. Its broad goals are important and justifiable: address the Province’s housing supply and...

First Wetland Completed at New Saltfleet Conservation Area, Trails Open to Public September 23

A milestone in the development of the new Saltfleet Conservation Area on Hamilton’s east mountain has taken place with the completion of the first of four wetland areas to be located on the upper Stoney Creek and Battlefield watersheds. The...