Conservation Halton Hosting Public Engagement Session on Updated Draft Flood Hazard Mapping

Conservation Halton (CH) is inviting the public to learn more about its “East Burlington Creeks Flood Hazard Mapping Study” and updated draft flood hazard mapping by attending a virtual Public Engagement Session on Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p.m.Flood hazard mapping is an important tool that supports CH’s regulatory and planning and flood forecasting and warning programs, as well as municipal emergency management, flood mitigation, and infrastructure design. “Flood hazard” means an area near a river or stream not ordinarily covered by water that is flooded during extreme storm events.

Conservation Halton Draft Flood Hazard Mapping

This is an opportunity for those looking for further information to learn more and ask questions. To register for the virtual public engagement session, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sl19iHNURcerow1W3mK8PQIf you are unable to join the session, the draft mapping and reports (as well as a recording of the public engagement session) will be available online for comment until July 6, 2023, sometime after the virtual session.Following the 30-day public review period, CH will review all feedback and make any necessary revisions to the draft flood hazard mapping.  It is anticipated that the final draft mapping and study will be presented to CH’s Board of Directors for their approval and inclusion in CH’s Approximate Regulation Limit (ARL) mapping later this year.Anyone with questions about the study or upcoming Public Engagement Session, can contact CH at floodplainmapping@hrca.on.ca or 905-336-1158, ext. 2296.To learn more, please visit: conservationhalton.ca/mapping-and-studies/#east-burlington-creeks-flood-hazard-mapping