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Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Hopes to Get Funding to Combat Invasion of Tree of Heaven on Chadakoin River

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy plans to submit another funding request to the City of Jamestown to combat the invasive species, Tree of Heaven, along the Chadakoin River. CWC Ecological Restoration Manager Twan Leenders presented to City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City of Jamestown, Invasive Species Awareness Week, Jamestown City Council, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Spotted Lanternfly, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Kicks Off Efforts to Make County a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Becky Nystrom, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Public Market, National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat, National Wildlife Habitat Federation, PJ Wendel, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Twan Leenders

Neighborhood, River, Lake Clean-Up Events Taking Place Saturday, May 21

May 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hands On Neighborhoods Community Clean-Up event is taking place in Jamestown Saturday, May 21 The event, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Land Bank in conjunction with the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, takes place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua Lake Clean Up, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City of Jamestown, Conewango Creek Watershed Association, Hands On Neighborhoods, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives Grants to Prioritize Conservation, Land Use, and Economic Development

May 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Collaborative Regional Conservation Implementation Strategy, Jonathan Townsend, State Conservation Partnership Program Capacity and Excellence, Twan Leenders

Discussion on Native Plants in Landscaping at JCC Monday, April 25

April 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A discussion on native plants in landscaping will be presented at Jamestown Community College Monday night. SUNY Fredonia Biology Professor Dr. Jonathan Titus will present at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 25 in the Carnahan Center at JCC on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown Community College, Jonathan Titus, SUNY Fredonia

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives $51,000 Capacity Grant

April 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will receive a $51,000 capacity grant from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. The grant is part of $3.375 million in Conservation Partnership Program Grants which represents record funding for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Environmental Protection Fund, Land Trust Alliance, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

JCC Holds Annual Earthfest April 20

April 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is holding its annual Earthfest 2022 Wednesday, April 20. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with this year's theme "Protect Our Pollinators." Activities on campus will include music, educational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Earthfest, Jamestown Community College, JCC Earth Awareness Club, Jeff Musial, Mike Morton, Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics, Royal Fern Nursery, Sundance Kids Farm, The Bee Conservancy

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – January 20, 2022

January 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's Twan Leenders about clean-up work that's about to start on the lower Chadakoin River. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Twan Leenders

City Council Approves Purchasing 4 Police Vehicles, Tables Firefighters Union Contract

December 28, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved purchasing four new police vehicles and funding the first phase of the Chadakoin River stabilization project. The funding of $160,000 for the police vehicles will come from the lost revenue category of funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Administration Association, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, JCAA, Kim Ecklund

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Fire Fighter Union Contract, American Rescue Plan Funded Projects

December 27, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Fire Department's Union tonight. The new contract includes hiring four additional firefighters, along with adding a second ambulance. It also includes wage increases of 2.5% for years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, CARES Act, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown City Administration Association, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association, JCAA

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