LAKEWOOD - The village of Lakewood continues to be without a mayor. Last month embattled Mayor Cara Birrittieri resigned from her post amid controversy surrounding a request to test the waters of Chautauqua Lake for herbicides off the shore of the … [Read more...]
Lakewood Mayor Denies Requesting Testing Lakeshore for Herbicides
LAKEWOOD - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the mayor of Lakewood is denying that she instructed the Chautauqua Lake Association to conduct water tests for herbicide use off the village shores of Chautauqua Lake in June. During Monday night’s … [Read more...]
Sen. Young Announces Funding for Two Lake Agencies
ALBANY - In an ongoing effort to preserve Chautauqua Lake, Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) says she has helped to secured $245,000 in the New State Budget for programs that tackle invasive species. Senator Young secured $150,000 to fund efforts by the … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Seminar and Harmful Algal Blooms
ROCHESTER - Chautauqua Lake was well represented at the Western New York Regional Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Summit in Rochester on March 26. County Executive George Borrello, County Legislator Pierre Chagnon, Water Resource Specialist Bill … [Read more...]
Learn About Protecting Chautauqua Lake During Chautauqua Belle Cruise Tuesday, Aug. 22
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake Association and the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will host an evening on the Chautauqua Belle to observe and learn about the importance of natural shorelines, buffer strips, and re-naturalization projects occurring … [Read more...]
Herbicide Application to Take Place Starting Monday in Bemus Bay
BEMUS POINT - A small portion of Chautauqua Lake will be treated with chemical herbicide starting today in an effort to fight an overabundance of weeds. The Post-Journal is reporting the treatment will take place in areas of Bemus Bay after the … [Read more...]
Peter and Holly Sullivan Receive 2016 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented its annual John D. Hamilton Community Service Award to Peter and Holly Sullivan, of Bemus Point, during a reception at Moon Brook Country Club on Thursday. Although Peter and Holly … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Race & Festival
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 14, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Heather Nolan from Chautauqua Lake Association and Joe Gerace Sr., board member of the CHQ Lake Dragon Race to learn … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Receives $250,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation
JAMESTOWN - A local organization that works to battle weed and other aquatic nuisances in Chautauqua Lake has received a major funding boost. The Johnson Foundation recently made an investment to the Chautauqua Lake Association for $250,000 to be … [Read more...]
Residents Concerned About Health of Chautauqua Lake Encouraged to Attend Lake Rally on Saturday
BEMUS POINT Residents wanting to get an update on the health and status of Chautauqua Lake will want to be in Bemus Point tomorrow morning. The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will be holding a Chautauqua Lake Rally Saturday, … [Read more...]
