Everwild Land Trust has received state funding for a project on the Loomis Goose Creek Preserve. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded $2.7 million to 45 not for profit land trusts across the state. Everwild is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System Completes Trail Project In North Harmony
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, Inc. has completed its “Protect the Wetlands” Trail Project in North Harmony State Forest. Developed in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the project … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Request To Apply For Funding For Jamestown Riverwalk
Jamestown City Council will review a request by the City to apply for grant funding to make improvements to the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Department of Development is seeking approval to apply for up to $2 million in Environmental Protection funds … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Co. Soil and Water Awarded $1.2 Million For Work On Conewango Creek Watershed Farms
The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded $1,267,275 to work with two farms in the Conewango Creek Watershed. The funding is part of $25 million being awarded to help farmers support agricultural water quality … [Read more...]
NYS Farm Bureau Sets Legislative Priorities
Securing funding for agriculture programs and increasing food access are some of the state legislative priorities for the New York Farm Bureau this year. President David Fisher said the first priority is securing full funding for dozens of … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Receives Grant For Tree Inventory, Management Plan
The village of Cassadaga has received a state grant to create a tree inventory and management plan. The $15,010 grant comes from the State’s Environmental Protection Fund. Projects that receive funding are evaluated on cost effectiveness, … [Read more...]
$6.1 Million In NYS Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Funding Coming to Chautauqua County
$6.1 million in State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative monies are coming to Chautauqua County. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund will go toward park improvements, heritage area enhancements and historic preservation … [Read more...]
Lakewood Community Development Corporation Hosts Grand Opening of New Playground at Hartley Park
The Lakewood Community Development Corporation is hosting a grand opening celebration of the new playground in Hartley Park on Sunday, October 8. The event from will take place rain or shine starting at 1:00 p.m. and going until 3:00 p.m. It … [Read more...]
Stormwater Project To Help Chautauqua Lake Water Quality, Reduce Flooding To Get Underway in Lakewood
A stormwater management project to improve water quality on Chautauqua Lake and reduce downstream flooding problems in the Village of Lakewood will soon get underway. Local officials unveiled the Grandview Stormwater Management Project on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications
A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]
