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Factsheets, Brochures and Newsletters for Landowners

Caring for Nature in Hamilton
Draining Swimming Pools
Economic Benefits of Stewardship
Escarpment Living
Natural Areas as Neighbours
Naturalization
Ponds
Riparian Buffers
Septic Systems
Invasive Species
2018 – Financial Assistance Newsletter
2018 Spring – The Downstream View Newsletter
2018 Fall – The Downstream View Newsletter

Healthy Hamilton Watersheds Action Plans
Action plans to protect and restore the natural environment in Hamilton.

Healthy Hamilton Watersheds Factsheets
Please take a few minutes to read factsheets about some of the watersheds in Hamilton Conservation Authority’s jurisdiction that have Stewardship Action Plans developed for them.

Tax Incentive Programs
Conservation Lands Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP)
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP)
Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Water Wells
Well Aware
Wells and Septic System Information from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Septic Systems
Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre

Find a Wastewater Expert
The Qualification and Registration Tracking System (QuARTS) public register allows the public to access a registry of building practitioners and organizations (firms and municipalities) in order to verify their qualification information under the Building Code. Please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website for more information.

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Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.