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...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Location
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location in the village of Lakewood Friday. The organization recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. CWC Board President Becky Nystrom said the new location is more … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Turns 30
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talk with John Jablonski, executive director of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy (CWC), and Becky Nystrom, CWC board president, to learn more details about the CWC and some of its recent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy discuss the recently completed Chautauqua Lake Conservation Statement, which offers a general … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Other Lake Groups Sign Conservation Statement for Chautauqua Lake
JAMESTOWN - A group of organizations dedicated to improving and preserving the long-term health of Chautauqua Lake have signed off on a conservation statement that they say shows there is a general consensus on how to best approach lake … [Read more...]
Green-Up Jamestown Events Begin Wednesday Night at St. Lukes
JAMESTOWN - A series of local events focusing on raising awareness and educating the public on various environmental issues kicks off Wednesday night in Jamestown. The GreenUp Jamestown initiative is being coordinated by a group of community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Colby and Becky Nystrom Discuss Green Up Jamestown 2018
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with James Colby and Becky Nystrom about GreenUp Jamestown 2018, a local initiative with a mission to unite the arts, humanities, and sciences; business and industry, and community leaders to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Interview
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of CWC, who's mission is to preserve and enhance the water quality, scenic beauty and … [Read more...]
JCC, RTPI and CWC Team Up to Fight Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy are seeking the public’s assistance in the search for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in area forests and woodlands. The three … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Critical Discussion on Fracking Focuses on Health, Enviromental Concerns
JAMESTOWN, NY - There’s a lot more than needs to be done to regulate hydrofracking before the process can be used in New York State. That was the message last night from a panel of experts and activists at the James Prendergast Library, who were on … [Read more...]
