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Watershed

In 1997 the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth (now the City of Hamilton) sponsored a process for developing a community based watershed plan for the Red Hill Creek watershed. This action was part of its commitment to assess the impact of the Red Hill Valley Project on the entire watershed.

The purpose of the plan was to develop an ecosystem based approach to planning as a framework for any activity that occurred in the watershed. It was an important basis for understanding what we know about the natural, social and economic conditions and issues in the watershed, as well as providing a set of goals and actions.

Approximately 30 stakeholders representing community groups, municipalities, businesses, federal and provincial agencies and major institutions worked together for a year and a half to develop this first generation plan. Each stakeholder (including members of several working groups) brought their organization’s area of interest or mandated responsibility to the table. A team of technical consultants conducted background studies and assisted participants throughout the process.

The following reports were developed:

State of the Watershed Report (October 1997) – This report presents what is known about air, land and water in the watershed and includes information on:
- Soils and Geology
- Ground Water
- Surface Water
- Streams
- Fisheries
- Terrestrial Resources
- Water Quality
- Contaminants
- Air Quality
- Land Use
- Trails, Open Space and Recreation
- Cultural Heritage
Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan – First Generation Plan (October 1998)- This report outlines the vision for the watershed and describes the planning process. It examines five theme areas:
- Trails, Open Space, Recreation and Cultural Heritage
- Habitat Protection and Restoration
- Water
- Social Development and Health
- Economic Development and Land Use

For each theme area key issues, long term goals and action areas were identified.

Compendium of Actions (October 1998) – This report summarizes over 100 projects or activities suggested by participants in the Red Hill Creek watershed planning process. It provides a quick reference guide to implementation activities and the roles being played by various stakeholders in the watershed. The Compendium is designed to change as new projects are added and completed actions are removed.

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Community Services Contact Us Corporate Services Emergency Services Human Resources Office of the City Manager Planning & Economic Development Public Health & Social Services Public Works Popular Links Hamilton Public Library Community events HECFI concerts and events Invest in Hamilton Tourism Hamilton Hamilton Police Services	City of Hamilton Watershed Print In 1997 the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth (now the City of Hamilton) sponsored a process for developing a community based watershed plan for the Red Hill Creek watershed. This action was part of its commitment to assess the impact of the Red Hill Valley Project on the entire watershed. The purpose of the plan was to develop an ecosystem based approach to planning as a framework for any activity that occurred in the watershed. It was an important basis for understanding what we know about the natural, social and economic conditions and issues in the watershed, as well as providing a set of goals and actions. Approximately 30 stakeholders representing community groups, municipalities, businesses, federal and provincial agencies and major institutions worked together for a year and a half to develop this first generation plan. Each stakeholder (including members of several working groups) brought their organization’s area of interest or mandated responsibility to the table. A team of technical consultants conducted background studies and assisted participants throughout the process. The following reports were developed: State of the Watershed Report (October 1997) – This report presents what is known about air, land and water in the watershed and includes information on: Soils and Geology Ground Water Surface Water Streams Fisheries Terrestrial Resources Water Quality Contaminants Air Quality Land Use Trails, Open Space and Recreation Cultural Heritage Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan – First Generation Plan (October 1998)- This report outlines the vision for the watershed and describes the planning process. It examines five theme areas: Trails, Open Space, Recreation and Cultural Heritage Habitat Protection and Restoration Water Social Development and Health Economic Development and Land Use For each theme area key issues, long term goals and action areas were identified. Compendium of Actions (October 1998) – This report summarizes over 100 projects or activities suggested by participants in the Red Hill Creek watershed planning process. It provides a quick reference guide to implementation activities and the roles being played by various stakeholders in the watershed. The Compendium is designed to change as new projects are added and completed actions are removed. Click Here For the Watershed Plan Click Here For the Watershed Plan Compendium of Actions	Red Hill Search Results No information is currently available