Chautauqua Institution is receiving a $4.7 million grant to sustain scientific research and related infrastructure investments on Chautauqua Lake. Institution President Michael Hill said the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation … [Read more...]
Officials Sign Agreement To Do Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study
Federal and local officials gathered in Mayville Monday to sign a partnership agreement to do the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. The study is designed to address aquatic impairments of the lake’s ecosystem. While … [Read more...]
CLA To Hold Open House Saturday, July 27
The Chautauqua Lake Association will host an open house on Saturday at the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club. The free event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 43 East Lake Street in Lakewood. The public is invited to take part in casual … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Notification Season Has Begun In NYS
The 2024 Harmful Algal Bloom notification season has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said the … [Read more...]
CLA Spring Lot and Debris Clean-Up On Chautauqua Lake Starts Today
The Chautauqua Lake Association’s spring log and debris clean-up on Chautauqua Lake is scheduled to begin today. This pre-season service is provided annually to protect boaters of all types from the dangerous floating debris that occur from early … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Meets With Chautauqua Lake Stakeholders to Discuss Lake Efforts
Chautauqua Lake organizations, local foundations, and other stakeholders met with Congressman Nick Langworthy Wednesday to discuss efforts around the lake. Chautauqua Lake is classified by the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
State DEC Reminds Folks to Be On Look Out and Report Harmful Algal Blooms
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. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged residents to be on the lookout for HABs, which can … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project
Chautauqua Institution is applauding the County Legislature's approval of funding for the Jefferson Project. The approval of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to continue research in 2020 has received $4 million in funding from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $1 Million for Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake
Despite calls to table the measure for more discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved using $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding for the Jefferson Project. One of a handful of public comments opposing the funding included … [Read more...]
