The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "As we enter the warmer months, New … [Read more...]
Lake Sewer District Expansion Passes Public Facilities Committee
The expansion of the South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District to include the rest of the west side of Chautauqua Lake has cleared the County Legislature's Public Facilities committee. The Committee reviewed three resolutions related to bonding for $24 … [Read more...]
Black Bass Season Opens June 15
Black bass season begins June 15 in New York State and runs through November 30. New York has a number of waters that consistently rank as some of the best bass angling destinations in the country. In 2021, New York boasted six locations in … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: A Discussion on Chautauqua Lake – June 9, 2022
On June 9, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Health and Management of Chautauqua Lake. WATCH The discussion featured John Jablonski from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Dr. Rudy Mueller from the … [Read more...]
Muskellunge Season Starts June 1 on Inland Waters in NYS
Muskellunge fishing season begins June 1 on inland waters in New York State State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said while June 1 marks inland fishing for muskellunge, June 15 is the date for Great Lakes … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Begins Spring Debris Removal May 9
The Chautauqua Lake Association begins its Spring debris removal on Chautauqua Lake today. The two week pre-season program, run annually, clears hazardous woody debris that has floated into the lake from the tributaries. CLA officials said the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives Grants to Prioritize Conservation, Land Use, and Economic Development
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will use state grants to prioritize regional conservation, land use, and economic development efforts. The total $51,024 in State Conservation Partnership Program Capacity and Excellence grants will use $36,000 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance – March 31, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance (The Alliance) Executive Director Randall Perry about the organization's 2022 coordinated work plan for Chautauqua Lake and its watershed. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Announces 2022 Work Plan For Chautauqua Lake
The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance (Alliance) has announced its 2022 coordinated work plan for the management of Chautauqua Lake and its watershed. Alliance Executive Director Randall Perry said the Alliance received $695,000 in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Hazardous Conditions on Chautauqua Lake
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents and visitors that there could still be hazardous conditions on Chautauqua Lake and other bodies of water in the county. The Sheriff's Office received several reports last week of poor … [Read more...]
