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[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 26, 2023

January 27, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the City of Dunkirk's recent DRI announcement, funding for Chautauqua Lake, an Airport Market Analysis, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Airport Study, Chautauqua Lake, City of Dunkirk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, PJ Wendel

Chautauqua Lake Funding Recommendation Expected at CLPRA Meeting Thursday

January 18, 2023 By WRFA 2 Comments

The Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency is expected to make a recommendation on a new taxing district and tax fund to address lake issues at its meeting Thursday. Freshwater Future of Michigan, whose mission is to be a "catalyst … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton and LoGuidice, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Freshwater Future

Mayville Receives $675,000 for Lakeside Park Improvements

January 3, 2023 By WRFA 2 Comments

The Village of Mayville has been awarded $675,000 in state funds for improvements to Lakeside Park. The funding is part of $16.4 million in Local Waterfront Revitalization Program monies awarded to 23 communities in New York State. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Belle, Chautauqua Lake, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Mayville Lakeside Park, Village of Mayville

Funding Options for a Potential Chautauqua Lake District Discussed at Third Public Meeting

December 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Several dozen people attended the third public information meeting on options for funding a potential Chautauqua Lake District. Consultants from Barton and LoGuidice went over three funding options that included a tiered flat fee, equivalent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton and LoGuidice, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Jack Williams

Chautauqua Lake Protection & Rehabilitation Agency Holding Public Meeting to Update on Lake Funding Mechanisms

December 1, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

A public information meeting will be held tonight that will provide an update on a study of funding mechanisms for Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency will hold the meeting at 5:00 p.m., December 1 in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency

Local Organizations Team Up Against Starry Stonewart in Chautauqua Lake

October 31, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alliance, Ashville Bay, Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium, starry stonewart, Twan Leenders

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua Marina Hosting Native Plant Sale

August 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Chautauqua Marina are hosting a native plant sale Saturday. The event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will feature a variety of native plants for purchase from local vendors including Amanda’s Garden, Royal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Marina, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy

Several Dozen Attend Info Meeting on Creating a Chautauqua Lake District

August 11, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Several dozen people attended in person and virtually an informational meeting on creating a Chautauqua Lake District Wednesday night. The meeting was the second information session held by the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton & Loguidice, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Plan, Jayme Berschard, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Mark Geise

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Mourning Death of Captain David Bentley

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning one of its own after Captain David Bentley died in a lake accident in Ellery this weekend. The Sheriff's Office reports the 62-year old fell into Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Lake, David Bentley, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

NYS DEC Asks Public To Report Any Sightings of Harmful Algal Blooms

June 21, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "As we enter the warmer months, New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Harmful Algal Blooms, Mary Bassett, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

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