The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved over $360,000 toward Chadakoin River bank stabilization and debris removal. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders presented a request for $362,925 in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – March 2, 2023
We learn more about Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's new Executive Director. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to Hold Welcome Reception for New Executive Director
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will be holding a welcome reception for its new Executive Director this Sunday. Whitney Gleason took over as the leader of CWC on February 15. She said her first experience with CWC was as an intern in law … [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...]
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...]
