News & Alerts

HCA Planning and Regulation Policies Update

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is updating its Planning and Regulation Policies to reflect recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which came into effect on April 1, 2024. The update also supports the new Shoreline Management Plan, introduced in March...

Cancellation: Water Safety – Inland Lake & River Flooding – July 2, 2025

Hamilton Conservation Authority is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – Inland Lake and River Flooding message issued on July 2, 2025 has now been cancelled. There are no other active messages at this time. For further...

Five interpretive panel signs in a luscious green forest .

HCA celebrates the opening of The Basadinaa Experience

The Basadinaa Experience, a new Indigenous-led trail signage journey, is now open in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Sharing stories of deep cultural and historic significance, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) worked in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit...

Summery green forest with a wooden building in at the end of a dirt path.

Westfield Mindfulness Walks

Join Us for a Mindful Hike at Westfield! Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Come to Westfield for a guided mindful hike through our scenic conservation area. Susan Reid, a certified Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest...

Hummingbird hovering over a purple flower with a green forest background.

Guided Bird Hikes

Join our resident bird expert, James Lees, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of birds and the natural history of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. James has worked with birds for 26 years and has guided over 45 professional...

Overlooking the Saltfleet wetland pond in the summer with a tree line behind it.

Hamilton Conservation Foundation Awarded $150,000 TD Grant to Support Greener Communities

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation (HCF) is excited to announce a generous $150,000 grant from TD Bank Group (TD) to support the Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project. This funding will help advance several aspects of the project, including the design...