About Us

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation (The Foundation) is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of the natural environment and cultural heritage within the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Watershed.

The Foundation was established in January 1976 with the following objectives:

• To aid the Hamilton Conservation Authority by receiving gifts of property and money
• To promote the practice of conservation
• To assist in providing conservation education
• To assist in the purchase of property

For more than 45 years, the Hamilton Conservation Foundation has been raising and stewarding funds for the Hamilton Conservation Authority to acquire and protect lands and heritage assets, teach children about nature, and celebrate our cultural heritage.

Our Mission:

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation protects and enhances natural and cultural legacies by raising and stewarding funds for the Hamilton Conservation Authority.

Our Vision:

To be the region’s foundation of choice for investing in conservation, environmental education and heritage.

Our Registration Number with the Canada Revenue Agency is 85997 5617 RR0001

For more information on the Foundation, contact us today.