Lower Spencer Creek Integrated Subwatershed Study

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HCA is implementing an Integrated Subwatershed Study of Lower Spencer Creek. The science-based study will investigate the health of the creek and its watershed and how it responds to change. Historic data will be analyzed and supplemented with on-going field work to fully characterize the system. A representative model will be developed so that we can see how the creek will react to change in the future. We will be investigating approaches to improve the health of the system through remediation of existing erosion sites, removal of barriers to fish passage, and reduction of flooding problems through Dundas. We will also see how the creek responds to changes in future conditions such as climate change and future development and establish a strategy to mitigate negative impacts. The study will form the basis for our management plan for this area.

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Additional Reports and Information

Notice of Study Commencement

March 5, 2012 City Public Works Committee Report

Lower Spencer Creek Work Plan

Notice of Public Information Centre June 27

June 27 Open House Presentation

June 27 Open House Poster Boards

October 29 Open House Presentation

October 29 Open House Poster Boards

October 29 Open House Comment Sheet

Notice of Public Information Centre October 29

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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.