Employment Opportunity: Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver
The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a Full-time opportunity for a: Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver Posted January 23, 2020 Job Summary The position...
moreThere are currently 7 important alerts :
- Confederation Beach Park Icy Trails and Lots
- Merrick parking lot access limited
- Dofasco Trail winter maintenance closure until March 31
- Waterfront Trail Closures Begin Jan. 6
- No trail access between Tew Falls and Webster Falls
- Trail across Christie Lake dam closed to end of January
- Lafarge Trail Reroute
A Healthy Watershed for Everyone
Current News
Termination of Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety
Termination of Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety Posted January 22, 2020 The Hamilton Conservation Authority (H) is advising that the current Watershed Conditions...moreEmployment Opportunity: Construction Labourer
The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a 50 Week sual opportunity for a Construction Labourer Posted January 22, 2020 Job Summary The position...more
Current Water Levels
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Low Water Level Status:
Flood Status:
Lake Ontario Shoreline Status:
Close
Water Level Explanations
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Normal Generally indites low flow to base flow conditions. It should be noted that during Normal flow conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists. |
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Level 1 Flows are below 70 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent. |
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Level 2 Flows are below 50 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 20 per cent. |
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Level 3 Flows are below 30 percent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or signifint harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. |
Flood Status Explanations
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Normal No flood conditions exist. |
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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, noeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected. |
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Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forests lling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, use ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion. |
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Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare. |
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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. |
Ice Statuses
Valens Lake:
Skating Lake:
Open 
Ice Fishing:
Open
Fifty Point:
Skating Pond:
Closed 
Ice Fishing:
Closed
Christie Lake:
Christie Lake: On ice activities not permitted [More].