Hamilton Conservation Authority

Michael Kras
25 Mar 2020

Hamilton’s conservation areas are now closed to the public

Leisurely hikes during quarantine are officially off the table, as the Hamilton Conservation Authority has immediately, temporarily closed all local conservation areas from public access during COVID-...

Michael Kras
20 Feb 2020

Dundas Peak might be getting a 4-foot tall safety fence

The days of those Instagrammable photo ops at the edge of the Dundas Peak may soon be a thing of the past, as Hamilton’s conservation authority is leaning towards building a 4-foot tall decorative f...

Craig Clark
16 Jan 2020

Hamilton Conservation Authority has released flood warnings after weekend rainfall

After the significant rainfall over the weekend and milder temperatures to start the year, The Hamilton Conservation Authority has announced flood warnings for Middle Spencer Creek and some Christie L...

Michael Kras
07 Oct 2019

Waterfall hiking path in Spencer Gorge will not be reopening

The beloved waterfall hiking trail in Spencer Gorge will not be reopening for public use, after a ruling from Ontario’s minister of the environment, ending the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s th...

Robert
25 Oct 2018

Flood watch for Lake Ontario shoreline

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising of strong shore-bound winds this weekend. Due to the potential of storm surges and high waves, there’s an increased risk of shoreline erosion an...

Robert
11 Jul 2018

Hamilton Conservation Authority’s report stresses climate change

Every five years, Hamilton Conservation Authority issues an environmental assessment. The goal of the report is to keep Hamiltonians aware of local conditions, as well as to inform environmentalists w...