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...]
Lakewood to Discuss Herbicide Application During Thursday Evening Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the Lakewood Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday to discuss a proposal to apply herbicides in portions of Chautauqua Lake’s south basin. The Chautauqua Lake Partnership, with the backing of the … [Read more...]
CLP Clarifies Details of Herbicide Permit, Still Needs Funding to Proceed
LAKEWOOD - While permits to use herbicides in areas of Chautauqua Lake have been approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the application of herbicides is still up in the air due to a lack of funding. That’s … [Read more...]
Lakewood Takes Issue with DEC Herbicide Permit for Areas of Chautauqua Lake
LAKEWOOD - The state Department of Environmental Conservation has approved chemical treatments in designated areas of Chautauqua Lake for this summer. That's according to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal. The Chautauqua Lake Partnership, … [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...]
