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...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Executive Director Stepping Down in February
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Co-Founder and Executive Director John Jablonski has announced he will be stepping down from his role. In a video on Facebook, Jablonski announced alongside current Deputy Executive Director Whitney Gleason, that … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Twan Leenders – July 14, 2022
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's Twan Leenders discusses his efforts to deal with aquatic invasive species and an update on the eradication of Tree of Heaven. … [Read more...]
Invasive Pest Threatens Hemlock Trees in Lakewood
The Wooly Hemlock Adelgid is threatening the Village of Lakewood's Hemlock trees. Resident Mary Seger, who lives by Ivy Lane and Winchester Road, spoke before the Village Board about receiving a call from another resident concerned about the … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Shared Services Agreement with Jamestown Schools on Sidewalk Plowing
Jamestown City Council tabled a resolution on a shared services agreement with Jamestown Public Schools about plowing sidewalks, saying more discussion was needed. Council President Tony Dolce said council members wanted to further discuss the … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs
Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step
Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: A Discussion on Chautauqua Lake – June 9, 2022
On June 9, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Health and Management of Chautauqua Lake. WATCH The discussion featured John Jablonski from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Dr. Rudy Mueller from the … [Read more...]
