ALBANY - Chautauqua Lake was named one of 12 lakes in the state to receive a portion of $65 million to combat harmful algal blooms (Or HABs) that “threaten recreational use of lakes as well as drinking water.” As part of his soon-to-be unveiled … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on Congress to Approve Funding to Combat Harmful Algae
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on his colleagues to help address the growing algae problem being seen in waterways across the state, including here in Chautauqua County. On the heels of reports confirming that harmful algae … [Read more...]
Algal blooms Continue to Create Problems on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Harmful algal blooms are continuing to plague Chautauqua Lake as we head into the final few weeks of the summer season. On Friday the Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services sent out a … [Read more...]
Blue Green Algae Leads to Closure of Lakewood Beach
MAYVILLE - Patches of blue-green algae have shown up in areas of the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake. According to the Post-Pournal, the dangerous algae was found near shorelines in Lakewood, Fluvanna, Long Point State Park and the Bemus Point … [Read more...]
With Warmer Weather, County Health Officials Warn Lake Goers to Lookout for Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Ask Public to Be Cautious of Blue Green Algae on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Health Officials are advising the public to be cautious when heading out on Chautauqua Lake. On Friday, the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) sent out a media release telling residents … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Caution Lake Goers to Look Out for Blue-Green Algae
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials are urging people who swim or boat in Chautauqua Lake and other area lakes to be on the look out for algae blooms that can be toxic to humans and animals if injested. Officials with the County … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Blue-Green Algae Blooms Force Closure of Bemus Point Beach
BEMUS POINT - Residents and visitors in Bemus Point are being forced to go elsewhere if they want to escape the heatwave by taking a dip in Chautauqua Lake. The public beach in Bemus Point was closed Thursday after the County Health Department found … [Read more...]
