A Michigan-based company has received the $7.56 million contract to make repairs to Dunkirk Harbor's breakwater. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded the contract to Great Lakes Dock & Materials, LLC. Repairs will … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Harbor Fishing Platform Construction Completed
Construction of a new fishing platform has been completed in the Dunkirk Harbor. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the newly reconstructed and reopened fishing platform features slip-resistant decking, two benches, … [Read more...]
Dredging Has Begun in Barcelona Harbor
The Army Corp of Engineers has started the dredging of Barcelona Harbor. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the harbor has essentially been shut down due to the sediment that filled in over the last several years. He said while $1.1 … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Harbor, Point Gratiot Park Added to NYS Birding Trail
Two Dunkirk area locations have been added to the New York State Birding Trail. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said the addition seven new locations bring the total number of birding trail locations … [Read more...]
Senator Chuck Schumer Touts $10 Million in Waterfront Infrastructure Projects in Dunkirk
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer touted $10 million in funding for waterfront infrastructure projects in Dunkirk Thursday. Schumer, in a visit to the Dunkirk harbor, said that the funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus, which includes $8 … [Read more...]
Horrigan Reports Lake Erie Dredging Projects to be Put on Hold Until 2015
MAYVILLE - The dredging of two Chautauqua County water channels on Lake Erie won’t be getting underway until next Spring. That from Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan, who said Tuesday that challenging weather conditions in and near … [Read more...]
Reed to Unveil Details of Water Resources Reform and Development Act in Dunkirk
Congressman Tom Reed will be in Chautauqua County this morning to discuss waterway infrastructure improvements from Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie. The Corning Republican, who’s represented Chautauqua County since January of this year, will be at … [Read more...]
