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Low Water Level Status:
Flood Status:

Flood Notices:

Green: NORMAL: Conditions are within NORMAL limits. No flooding is expected.

Yellow: HIGH WATER WATERSHED CONDITIONS BULLETIN: unsafe lake, river and channel conditions exist.

Orange: FLOOD ADVISORY: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses.

Red: FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses.

Low Water Conditions:
Green: Conditions are normal
Yellow: Level I
Level I is the first condition of a potential water supply problem.
Orange: Level II
Level II indicates a potentially serious water supply problem.
Red: Level III
Level III indicates the water supply has already failed, or will fail, to meet the water demands.

More information about Low Water Conditions.

Status indicator

	NORMAL generally indicates 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.
	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.
	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.
	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 significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.

Status indicator

	NORMAL generally indicates 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.
	HIGH WATER SAFETY BULLETIN is a general notice that indicates conditions exist that could pose a risk to personal safety. High Water Safety Bulletins may be posted when streams are flowing at or near bankfull levels, when ice conditions are unsafe, or when stream banks are icy, soft and/or slippery.
	FLOOD ADVISORY is a notice of potential for flooding to occur in the near future and that measures should be taken to prepare for a possible emergency. Flood Advisories may be updated depending upon the weather and runoff conditions, and will be followed by a notice of cancellation once the potential for flooding has passed.
	FLOOD WARNING is a notice that flooding is imminent or occurring and that action is required by municipalities and emergency services. Flood Warnings may be updated depending upon weather and runoff conditions, and will be followed by a noticed of cancellation once the potential for flooding has passed.

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Adventures In Education Outdoor Environmental Education for Schools

2011 Education Brochure

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is pleased to present Adventures in Education outdoor environmental education programs. This series of field trip opportunities is available for both elementary and secondary school students. The focus of all Adventures in Education field trips is to provide students with hands-on outdoor environmental education experiences that meet overall student learning expectations as found in the Ministry of Education modules. Programs are available on either a full or half-day basis and are offered at the following locations.

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation and Conservation Authority gratefully acknowledge the following partners whose generous support helps to provide hands-on opportunities for children to learn and connect with their natural environment:

•Rothsay     •TD - Friends of the Environment Foundation
•Ray Lowes Environmental Fund, Hamilton Community Foundation
•Dobson-McKee Environmental Education Endowment
•TransCanada Pipelines   •The Martin Foundation   •H. G. Bertram Foundation
•CIBC Children’s Foundation and the Murphy Investment Group
•Ontario Ministry of the Environment

Dundas Valley Conservation Area
The Dundas Valley Conservation Area offers a selection of exciting hands-on outdoor environmental & recreational program opportunities for elementary and secondary school students. This Environmentally Significant natural area provides students with an excellent opportunity to experience such diverse habitats as; mature Carolinian forests, cold-water streams, ravines, meadows and the Niagara Escarpment, all of which provide excellent habitat for native plants and animals.

Christie Lake Outdoor Education Centre
The Christie Lake Outdoor Education Centre is located just off of Crooks Hollow Road, in Greensville. The Centre has been home to outdoor education programs for over 30 years. The centre provides intermediate and senior students with the unique opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor experiences including: Environmental Studies, Habitat Restoration & Outdoor Active programs such as hiking, snowshoeing, XC Skiing, Co-operative & Wide Games.

Click here for booking request form

For more information about the Adventures in Education programs, please refer to the program descriptions:

For more information or to arrange a booking, please contact:

Beth Stormont, Education Program Manager
Hamilton Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 81067
838 Mineral Springs Road
Ancaster, ON, L9G 4X1
Phone: (905) 627-1233 Fax (905) 627-9722
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Classroom Grow Green Project

21 grade 3 classes across Hamilton are learning how they can help slow down climate change and contribute to their local ecosystem.

During the school year students will grow oak trees in their classrooms, learning first hand how plants grow from seed. They also learn how trees are an important part of climate control and why it’s important to keep healthy and diverse forests in Hamilton.

Some classes are also selecting a carbon reducing activity and competing with each other to see which class can make the smallest carbon footprint.

In April 2011, the students will plant their trees in conservation areas, parks, and schools yards across the city, increasing the health and biodiversity of their communities. To learn more about the Grow Green Project, click here.

Wild Waterworks

Education programs are also available at Wild Waterworks. They offer a Sports Day program aimed at high school students, but is also available for groups of 300+ and a Water Smart program for students from JK to Grade 8. Click here for more information.

Westfield Heritage Village

Westfield Heritage Village Education Programs - Where History Comes Alive! Here you'll find a stunning collection of over 30 historical buildings which has made Westfield one of the most interesting historical destinations in Ontario. Carefully restored and staffed with costumed interpreters, the buildings capture the true charm and spirit of early Canadian culture. Westfield offers many hands-on curriculum-driven programs and we can create unique educational adventures that suit your needs. Click here for more information on their school programs.

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