New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is now active as reports of algal blooms in the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake have already been reported this season. The harmful algal blooms (HABs) system provides New Yorkers, including trained … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Rebrands As Everwild Land Trust
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has rebranded as Everwild Land Trust. Officials gathered at Everwild’s headquarters in Lakewood Tuesday to unveil the new branding. Everwild Executive Director Whitney Gleason said the organization’s goal … [Read more...]
Body Of Missing Lakewood Man Found In Chautauqua Lake
The body of a missing Lakewood man has been located in Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 8:45 a.m., Saturday, May 23 of a possible body on the shoreline near the Stow Ferry in North Harmony. Deputies, … [Read more...]
CLA Receives $3,500 Donation
The Chautauqua Lake Association has recently received a $3,500 donation from the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association. The contribution will support the CLA’s 2026 lake operations, including harvesting, debris removal, near-shore work and seasonal … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 26, 2026
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about discussions underway to merge several north county municipalities, as well as updates on the CHQ Transit Hub being built in downtown Jamestown, and Chautauqua Lake news. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Partnership Receives Funding Related To Invasive Species In Chautauqua Lake
The Chautauqua Lake Partnership has received funding related to invasive species in Chautauqua Lake. The funding is part of $5.1 million being distributed to 51 projects by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reduce the … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Chautauqua Lake Being Searched For Missing Man
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports Chautauqua Lake is being searched for a missing Lakewood man. Lakewood-Busti Police Chief Michael Bentley gave the update to the Lakewood Village Board Monday night in the search for 64-year old Daniel … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Holding Public Meetings On Walleye In Chautauqua Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding two public meetings today and Wednesday in Chautauqua County to discuss the status of walleye in Chautauqua Lake. DEC Region 9 Bureau of Fisheries staff will present current … [Read more...]
Truck Belonging To Missing Lakewood Man Recovered, No One Inside
The truck belonging to a missing Lakewood man has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake with no one found inside. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said the truck owned by Daniel Emerson was found in the lake near the Chautauqua Bridge. On … [Read more...]
Project To Finish Sewering Chautauqua Lake Underway
Plans to finish a project to establish public sewer service around Chautauqua Lake are underway. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Phase 3 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District (SCCLSD) expansion will extend public … [Read more...]
