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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – October 12, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders to get an update on the restoration work the CWC is doing on the Chadakoin River. … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Funding For Additional Chadakoin River Work
Jamestown City Council has approved funding for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy for Phase 2 of Chadakoin River work. The CWC will receive $244,500 in American Rescue Plan funds to go toward trimming trees and debris removal downstream of the … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Non-Profit Funding
Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Requesting $244,500 For Phase 2 of Chadakoin River Restoration
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is requesting funding from the City of Jamestown for Phase 2 of its Chadakoin River restoration project. The CWC would use $224,500 in American Rescue Plan funding to carry out three projects on the Chadakoin … [Read more...]
City Council Looks To Use Remaining ARPA Funds To Reduce Capital Improvement Bond Amount
Jamestown City Council members are looking at using remaining American Rescue Plan funds to reduce a proposed capital improvement bond. Council reviewed a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for improvements to City facilities. The projects … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review $6.9 Million Bond For Capital Improvements
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for capital improvements to City facilities. According to a staff report, the projects include Municipal Building Roof & Façade; security enhancements, window replacements, … [Read more...]
