News & Alerts

Leash laws to be enforced in Conservation Areas

Leash laws to be enforced in Conservation Areas Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Hamilton Conservation Areas are active places in the spring season as many different user groups head out to enjoy the warmer weather.  Dog-walking is one of...

Ticks & Lyme Disease

Ticks & Lyme Disease It’s that time of year again. The return of warmer weather also brings with it the return of ticks. Keep reading for more information on Ticks. What You Need to Know About Ticks The most common...

HCA Unveils New Logo and Strategic Plan

HCA unveils new logo and strategic plan The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new strategic plan and corporate logo. HCA revealed the document with its new logo at its December Board of Directors...

Fighting Phragmites

The Ongoing Battle of Fighting Phrag The Hamilton Conservation Authority is facilitating habitat improvement on its own property in the area of Cootes Drive and Lower Spencer Creek by tackling one of the most aggressive invasive species in Ontario. Phragmites...

HCA secures two major properties in East Escarpment

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) has completed the purchase of 178 acres in the East Escarpment Wetland Restoration project area. The acquisition was announced at the October 1 Board of Directors meeting. The two properties purchased are adjacent and also link...

Hermitage Restoration Project

Hermitage Ruins Stabilization and Restoration Project

Background In 2014, HCA submitted a heritage application to stabilize the Hermitage Ruins located at 739 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. The Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee and the Hamilton Heritage Municipal Committee were not in...