Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about a Chautauqua Lake proposal, efforts around Brooks Memorial Hospital, and more. … [Read more...]
Town of Ellery Ask for County Legislature Support of Six-Point Plan for Chautauqua Lake
The Town of Ellery has asked the Chautauqua County Legislature to support and help implement a six-point plan for improvement of Chautauqua Lake. Legislator Lisa Vanstrom requested that Legislative Clerk Olivia Lee read the letter outlining the … [Read more...]
Ice Fishermen on Chautauqua Lake Urged to Use Caution
Ice fishermen on Chautauqua Lake are being urged to be cautious. The Chautauqua Lake Association said they've had reports of “not good ice” in areas all around the lake. They said while most people expect the lower basin to have better ice than … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 26, 2023
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...]
Chautauqua Lake Funding Recommendation Expected at CLPRA Meeting Thursday
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...]
Mayville Receives $675,000 for Lakeside Park Improvements
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...]
Funding Options for a Potential Chautauqua Lake District Discussed at Third Public Meeting
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...]
Chautauqua Lake Protection & Rehabilitation Agency Holding Public Meeting to Update on Lake Funding Mechanisms
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...]
Local Organizations Team Up Against Starry Stonewart in Chautauqua Lake
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...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua Marina Hosting Native Plant Sale
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...]
