Residents are encouraged to hit the trails for the inaugural CHQ Trails Day on June 21. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways group are hosting the day at various locations … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Celebrating Earth Day All Week
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is celebrating Earth Day with several events this week. The first will be a clean-up of the Jamestown Riverwalk on Tuesday, April 22. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Riverwalk near … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award
The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]
MHA Holding Native Wildflower Seed Ball Workshop Today
People can learn more about the role of art in protecting freshwater ecosystems at a science workshop being held at the Mental Health Association today. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is partnering with the Chautauqua Watershed … [Read more...]
JCC Celebrates Earthfest Today
Jamestown Community College will celebrate its annual Earthfest celebration today. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Jamestown Campus. Earthfest promotes the understanding, celebration, and stewardship of the Earth … [Read more...]
Brazil, Art Cloth & Craft Hosting ‘FUNdraiser’ For Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Two downtown Jamestown businesses are hosting a "FUNdraiser" for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. In an early celebration of Earth Day, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge and Art Cloth & Craft Boutique will donate 25% of all sales between … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – March 14, 2024
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders tells about CWC's new land trust accreditation, updates us on the Chadakoin River bank stabilization work, and more. … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Bank Stabilization Project Nearing End
A riverbank stabilization project on the Chadakoin River in downtown Jamestown is making progress. The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District have been working together on the project on the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Designated An Accredited Land Trust
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has earned national recognition as an accredited land trust from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. CWC Conservation Director Twan Leenders said the CWC has been working toward receiving this … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Opens Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has officially opened its Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park and celebrated the completion of a number of improvements that were recently made to the park to enhance the visitor experience there. Some of the updates … [Read more...]
