MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua Institution has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Ellery and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for not providing a “comprehensive study” on the use of … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Blooms Spotted in Southern Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Harmful Algal Blooms – or HABs – are once again becoming a problem in some areas of Chautauqua Lake. On Friday the County Department of Health and Human Services announced it had documented HABs in areas of the south basin of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Divers Recover Body of Missing Swimmer Last Seen on July 14
JAMESTOWN - The body of a missing Falconer man was recovered from Chautauqua Lake on Monday following nearly 48 hours of searching. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says divers found the body of 47-year-old Timothy Yocum around 2:50 p.m. He … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Missing Boater on Chautauqua Lake
LAKEWOOD - Local authorities are still looking for a missing boater who was believed to be on Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 47 year-old Timothy Yocum of Falconer was believed to have taken his boat … [Read more...]
Lakewood Officials Request Testing of Water for Herbicides
LAKEWOOD - Lakewood officials are asking state environmental officials to test water samples taken from Chautauqua Lake, off the shore of the village, after a boat being used to treat areas of the lake with herbicide was spotted in the area. Last … [Read more...]
Federal Funding for Chautauqua Lake Moves Forward in Washington
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Congressman, Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning), announced Thursday the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 which authorizes a study to evaluate the environmental and economic damage caused … [Read more...]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Application of Herbicides to Chautauqua Lake June 11 and 12
BEMUS POINT, NY - The Towns of Busti, Ellery, and North Harmony have received permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to use the aquatic herbicides Aquathol K (endothall), Navigate (2,4-D), and Renovate 3 … [Read more...]
Gillibrand, Schumer Announced Proposed Funding for Chautauqua Lake Feasibility Study
WASHINGTON - A provision within the proposed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 includes a provision impacting Chautauqua Lake. That’s according to Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who say they are seeking funding to … [Read more...]
CLP Seeks Municipal Approval for Revised Herbicide Permits
LAKEWOOD - The ongoing effort to use herbicides on areas of Chautauqua Lake continues this week as participating towns and village work to approve the treatment. During the past several months the Chautauqua Lake Partnership has spearheaded the … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Balk on CLP Request to Fund Herbicide Treatment for Areas of Chautauqua Lake
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Legislature doesn’t appear willing to take any action on a funding request to help pay for the cost of treating areas of Chautauqua Lake with herbicide. During Wednesday night’s legislature meeting, members of the … [Read more...]
