The State DEC is holding a stewardship event in Chautauqua County this Saturday as part of Fish and Wildlife Day. Fish and Wildlife Day will offer service projects and educational workshops across the state, celebrating New York’s diverse wildlife … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Receives Brownfield Loan
The Gateway Lofts Project has made another step forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund loan of $325,000 to Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. The loan will be used to … [Read more...]
NYS Has First Human Death From Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Almost A Decade
New York State's first person to contract Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in almost a decade has died. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Monday as State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared the virus spread by … [Read more...]
NYS Adopts Regulations Reducing 1-4 Dioxane In Cleaning, Personal Care Products
New York has become the first state in the nation to adopt new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products. 1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical commonly associated with … [Read more...]
Small Game Hunting Seasons Are Opening in NYS
The opening of small game hunting seasons in New York State has begun. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said depending on species and location, New York offers small game hunting opportunities from … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Opposes Amendments To Freshwater Wetlands Act
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is opposing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act. The amendments, which include a repeal and replacement of 6 NYCRR Part 664 on … [Read more...]
Valentine Flats Parking Area, Zoar Valley Trails Reopen
The Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley have reopened for use. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation temporarily closed the area on August 26 to do trail repair work to address erosion. Other … [Read more...]
Two Cats Have Died From Rabies in City of Jamestown
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that two feral or stray cats in the City of Jamestown have died from the rabies virus. The Department said no other cats have been identified as having rabies and there are no other open … [Read more...]
Some Trails Closed Temporarily At Zoar Valley
Parts of the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area are temporarily closed for repair work. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that as of today, the Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant For Community Forest Management Plan
The City of Dunkirk has received a grant to implement a community forest management plan. The $122,446 is coming from the Urban and Community Forestry Grants funded by the U.S. Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act. The State … [Read more...]
