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Clean Harbour Projects

Watershed Action Plan

Learn about the actions to help delist Hamilton Harbour as an Area of Concern.

2024 Watershed Action Plan

Greening our community

Programs and resources that promote environmental awareness and a shared responsibility for practices that support a healthy environment.

Bird Friendly City

Hamilton is the 6th certified Bird Friendly City in Canada. Find out how you can help keep birds safe in Hamilton.

Chedoke Creek Remediation

Learn more about the City's plan for remediation efforts in the Creek and Cootes Paradise.

Community Environmental Initiatives

Engaging residents in environmental initiatives where we live, work and play.

Environmental Plans & Strategies

Policies, plans and initiatives ensuring environmental planning and supports resident wellbeing.

Our Harbour

Bringing Hamilton Harbour back to health is a community priority. Learn more about the work happening to transform our harbour.

Pollinators

We're a Bee City! We're committed to creating new pollinator habitats, providing education and community outreach opportunities.

Stormwater Management

Learn about the programs the City has implemented to manage surface and stormwater, and what you can do to help.

Wastewater Collection & Treatment

Learn about the City's wastewater and sewer systems, as well as the programs in place to help protect homes and the environment.

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Monitoring Wastewater Overflows & Bypasses

In older areas of the City a combined sewer system collects both storm water and wastewater. During heavy rainfalls or snowmelt, combined sewers carry large volumes of storm water that can exceed their capacity.

View the City’s 14 monitored combined sewer overflow outfall locations

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Hamilton's Climate Action Strategy

Learn more about the City’s next evolution in the response to the Climate Change Emergency Declaration.

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Register to Team Up to Clean Up

Keep public places in your neighbourhood clean and safe for everyone. Plan your cleanup event today!

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Stormwater Management Ponds

We need stormwater management ponds to collect the runoff in developed areas to reduce flooding and pollution.

Date modified

September 02, 2026