When I was first elected, Upper Stoney Creek had two small conservation areas, Devils Punch Bowl and Felker’s Falls.
Working with both PC & Liberal provincial governments and the Friends of the Eramosa Karst, we were able to save the Eramosa Karst and the Feeder Lands. Both are now under the control of the Hamilton Conservation Authority and is one of our most popular conservation areas.
More recently working with one of the strongest HCA Boards in recent history, our professional, expert staff, the Heritage Green Community Trust and many community donors we launched our first engineered wetland at the Saltfleet Conservation Area. Today, we have secured the last parcel of land needed to complete our goal of four wetlands that will help protect lower Stoney Creek from flooding. We also purchased the property known as the Devils Punch Bowl Market.
These property acquisitions will help with our climate change initiatives to abate flooding while creating spectacular wetlands with trails and observations areas for hikers.
Many years ago, former Chair James Howlett lamented that East Hamilton lacked Conservation lands. I am sure that James is looking down from heaven with pride. Personally, I am honoured to have have had the opportunity to work with a committed HCA board, staff, donors and volunteers to expand these popular Conservation Areas while abating future flooding. Well done everyone!
Brad Clark Report 