News & Alerts

Join us for Foundation Day on October 3

Families invited to celebrate 50 years of protecting nature For 50 years, the Hamilton Conservation Foundation (HCF) has brought together people who care about nature and want to make a difference in the places they value. Through the generosity of...

ChainLink Conservation Series October Challenge

Play disc golf at Christie Lake throughout October and track your rounds through UDisc for a chance to win prizes. From October 1 to 31, the Christie Lake disc golf course is participating in the ChainLink Conservation Series. Players can...

CANCELLATION of FLOOD WATCH – Inland Lake and River Flooding: September 3

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch – Inland Lake and River Flooding message that was issued on September 2, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages currently. For further information or questions...

Dense forest with coniferous and deciduous trees that have green leaves, Several branches are on the ground in the forground.

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...

New Wind Phone Offers a Place for Connection in Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce the installation of a Wind Phone at Dundas Valley Conservation Area, creating a quiet space for reflection, remembrance, and connection. Wind Phones have been established around the world as places where people...