The Chautauqua Lake Association is hosting its annual winter fundraiser, the Chautauqua Lake Ice Pick contest. This event invites participants to predict the exact date and time (to the minute) when the CLA's ice pick will fall through the ice on … [Read more...]
CLA Receives New Equipment for Chautauqua Lake Maintenance
The Chautauqua Lake Association has received new equipment for maintenance of Chautauqua Lake. The CLA recently took delivery of a cutting edge weed harvester and forklift. The Chautauqua County Legislature funded the weed harvester using … [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...]
Independence Day Celebrations Have Begun In Chautauqua County
Independence Day celebrations have already begun across Chautauqua County. Tonight in Silver Creek, the annual Fourth of July Fireworks and Music event will feature the 2nd Time Around Band performing from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Village Ball … [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...]
Town of Ellery Ask for County Legislature Support of Six-Point Plan for Chautauqua Lake
The Town of Ellery has asked the Chautauqua County Legislature to support and help implement a six-point plan for improvement of Chautauqua Lake. Legislator Lisa Vanstrom requested that Legislative Clerk Olivia Lee read the letter outlining the … [Read more...]
Ice Fishermen on Chautauqua Lake Urged to Use Caution
Ice fishermen on Chautauqua Lake are being urged to be cautious. The Chautauqua Lake Association said they've had reports of “not good ice” in areas all around the lake. They said while most people expect the lower basin to have better ice than … [Read more...]
Local Organizations Team Up Against Starry Stonewart in Chautauqua Lake
Local Lake and Watershed organizations have teamed up against the invasive species, starry stonewart, in Chautauqua Lake. Starry stonewort can easily be mistaken for an aquatic plant at first glance. It first made its way to North America in 1974 … [Read more...]
Leaf Collection in the City of Jamestown Begins Monday, October 31
Leaf collection will begin in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 31. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: A Discussion on Chautauqua Lake – June 9, 2022
On June 9, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Health and Management of Chautauqua Lake. WATCH The discussion featured John Jablonski from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Dr. Rudy Mueller from the … [Read more...]
