Applications are now being accepted for the Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways grant program, including a new "In Lake" program. The programs provide funding for projects involving lakes and waterways within the county and are funded through … [Read more...]
County Legislature Supports State’s Amendment to How Bed Tax Monies Can Be Spent
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution supporting state bills that alter how the county can spend the bed tax monies it collects. With the County's 5% occupancy tax up for renewal by New York State, Assemblyman Andy Goodell and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Officials Meet with U.S. Senator Schumer in Washington
Chautauqua County officials recently met with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer in Washington DC to discuss needs of the county. County Executive PJ Wendel, County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Funds to Improve Local Lakes and Waterways
Grant applications are being accepted for funds to improve local lakes and waterways. The 2024 Round of the County’s 2% Occupancy Tax Grant Program is open until April 1, 2023. The Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways are funded through … [Read more...]
Lake and Waterways Grant Program Open in Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development has announced applications for Chautauqua County’s 2% Occupancy Tax for Lakes and Waterways Grant Program are now available. The Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways are funded … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Levels to be Lowered Starting October 20th
Chautauqua Lake levels will be lowered starting October 20th. Chautauqua County Watershed Coordinator Dave McCoy said boat owners should prepare to remove their boats and docks from the water prior to that date. McCoy said the Warner Dam will … [Read more...]
County Executive to Unveil Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Agreement on Wednesday
MAYVILLE - One of the main priorities for 2019 highlighted by Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello during his State of the County Address in February will be be taking a major step forward later this week. During his February 28 State of … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Seminar and Harmful Algal Blooms
ROCHESTER - Chautauqua Lake was well represented at the Western New York Regional Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Summit in Rochester on March 26. County Executive George Borrello, County Legislator Pierre Chagnon, Water Resource Specialist Bill … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Erin Brickley and Dave McCoy Discuss the 2015 Spring Lake Rally
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Erin Brickley, executive director of the Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Alliance and Dave McCoy, Chautauqua County Watershed Coordinator. The two provide details about the 2015 Spring Lake … [Read more...]
Residents Concerned About Health of Chautauqua Lake Encouraged to Attend Lake Rally on Saturday
BEMUS POINT Residents wanting to get an update on the health and status of Chautauqua Lake will want to be in Bemus Point tomorrow morning. The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will be holding a Chautauqua Lake Rally Saturday, … [Read more...]
