News & Alerts

HCA secures final parcel of land to complete Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of the last parcel of land required to finalize the Saltfleet Wetland Restoration Program. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Authority’s ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and...

Bruce Harschnitz, a long-time HCA staff member, has died after tragic accident

With great sadness, Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) announces the death of Bruce Harschnitz, HCA’s Manager of Conservation Area services. Harschnitz died early Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after being struck by a vehicle while out on a walk. “Bruce was a...

Expanding the Westfield Experience: New Trail System Unveiled

Hamilton Conservation Authority is thrilled to announce a major enhancement to its trail network by unveiling an extended trail system at Westfield, adding a further 2.4 kilometres of trails. The new trail system now spans a total of 6.7 kilometres,...

HCA Board appoints Councillor Brad Clark as new Chair

Councillor Brad Clark was acclaimed the new Chair of the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors during its annual general meeting on August 3. Susan Fielding was acclaimed Vice Chair. The 11-member HCA Board is composed of representatives appointed by...

HCA Now Offering Advanced Day Passes

Love getting outdoors, but hate the line? Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) new advanced day pass lets visitors skip the line for smooth entry into their favourite HCA conservation area! Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend when HCA...

HCA Contributes Large Natural Areas to Canada’s Protected Areas Target

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Ontario Nature are pleased to announce that three of the conservation authority’s properties totaling 2,239 hectares now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030. Canada endorsed...