News & Alerts

Mindfulness Walks at Westfield

Join Us for a Mindfulness Walk at Westfield! Looking to unwind and reconnect with nature? Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is now offering guided mindful walks through the scenic conservation area. During this 2-kilometre walk, participants will experience nature in...

Living with Coyotes

Increased Coyote Activity at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep...

HCA offers free 30-day passes through PaRx nature prescription program

Patients across Hamilton will soon have a new kind of prescription to fill: one that leads outdoors. Through a new partnership between the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and PaRx, patients receiving a PaRx nature prescription can now access a 30-day...

2025 Annual Report Released

It is with pride that we present the 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of progress, collaboration, and commitment to the watershed’s health. 2025 Annual Report In 2025, HCA advanced key work across our four strategic plan priority areas. We...

Shallow creek running through a Carolinian forest. Autumnal coloured leaves cover the ground.

Public Engagement Open for Dundas Valley Study Area Plans (Phase 1)

Hamilton Conservation Authority is updating Master Plans and Management Plans for several conservation areas in the Dundas Valley area as part of its Ten-Year Master Plan Update Strategy. Master Plans and Management Plans provide a long-term vision for HCA-owned and...

HCA Statement on Provincial Conservation Authority Consolidation Announcement

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) acknowledges the March 10, 2026, announcement from the Province of Ontario outlining its plan to consolidate the province’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional conservation authorities. This decision follows last year’s Environmental Registry posting. Under the...