Chautauqua Institution’s President Michael Hill has announced his resignation. Hill made the announcement along with Institution Board of Trustees Chair Candace Maxwell that he will leave his role as Chautauqua’s 18th president May 31, … [Read more...]
Second Annual Chautauqua Lake Symposium Set For March 22
The Second Annual Chautauqua Lake Symposium will be held at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel on Saturday, March 22. The forum is free and open to the public. It will provides an opportunity to explore key insights on the lake’s ecosystem, ongoing … [Read more...]
Mina Receives $10 Million To Construct New Wastewater Treatment System
The town of Mina is receiving funding to construct a new wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection system. The $10 million from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
County Receiving $24.2 Million Grant, Interest-Free Financing For Second Phase of West Side Sewer Extension Project
Chautauqua County is receiving a $24.2 million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design, and construction of new collection sewers around Chautauqua Lake. This funding is for the second phase of the West Side Sewer … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Receives $4.7 Million For Research, Infrastructure Investments on Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Institution is receiving a $4.7 million grant to sustain scientific research and related infrastructure investments on Chautauqua Lake. Institution President Michael Hill said the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation … [Read more...]
Ellicott Awarded $8.2 Million To Extend Sewer Service on Fluvanna Avenue
The town of Ellicott has been awarded $8.2 million toward extending sewer service on Fluvanna Avenue. The funding is part of $435 million being awarded to 102 water infrastructure projects across New York State through the Water Infrastructure … [Read more...]
‘Waterways Lake Chautauqua’ Opening at JCC Weeks Gallery
A solo exhibition of works by Fredonia artist Timothy Frerichs titled “Waterways Lake Chautauqua" is opening at Jamestown Community College. The works will be on display at the Weeks Gallery now through December 12 with an opening reception from … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 24, 2024
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more. … [Read more...]
South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Breaks Ground On Phase 2 of Sewer Project
Chautauqua County and the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District broke ground Thursday on a project that will connect all properties on the the west side of Chautauqua Lake to the public sewer system. Work is expected to begin this fall … [Read more...]
