A thriving, healthy & accessible Harbour for all
Meet the Bay Area Restoration Council.
For 35 years, the Bay Area Restoration Council has worked to connect the people of Hamilton and surrounding areas to the water at their doorstep. BARC remains committed to the vision that a thriving, healthy and accessible Hamilton Harbour for all is within reach.
- Join Us! BARC is hiring for a full-time Program and Technical Lead and summer Education and Outreach Intern.
There are so many ways to get involved and make a difference...
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2026
Community Water Leaders
Registration for the fall cohort of Community Water Leaders is now closed.
Community Water Leaders is a program for students, young professionals, and community members aged 18+ to gain practical experience collecting water quality data and to learn about the environmental landscape in the Hamilton Harbour watershed. In addition to water testing, the group meets routinely for workshops and networking events.
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Engage the next generation!
BARC’s educational programs rekindle a connection to nature and build water literacy among thousands of children and youth each year.
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Thank you to our Funders
BARC thanks our funders and supporters for supporting our mission to lead and promote collective action to revitalize Hamilton Harbour and its watershed through education, engagement, and systems change.