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Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System Up For the Summer Season

May 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is operational again for residents to make reports of HABs in local waterways. NY HABS provides New Yorkers the ability to send reports of HABs to the State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harmful Algal Blooms, New York Harmful Algal Bloom System, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

Chautauqua Institution Receives $4.7 Million For Research, Infrastructure Investments on Chautauqua Lake

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua Institution is receiving a $4.7 million grant to sustain scientific research and related infrastructure investments on Chautauqua Lake. Institution President Michael Hill said the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Harmful Algal Blooms, Michael Hill, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

Officials Sign Agreement To Do Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study

October 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Federal and local officials gathered in Mayville Monday to sign a partnership agreement to do the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. The study is designed to address aquatic impairments of the lake’s ecosystem. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, Harmful Algal Blooms, invasive aquatic plants, Nicholas Melin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

CLA To Hold Open House Saturday, July 27

July 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Association will host an open house on Saturday at the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club. The free event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 43 East Lake Street in Lakewood. The public is invited to take part in casual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club, Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium, Harmful Algal Blooms, Melanie Rooney

Harmful Algal Bloom Notification Season Has Begun In NYS

May 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2024 Harmful Algal Bloom notification season has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harmful Algal Blooms, James McDonald, New York Harmful Algal Bloom System, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, Sean Mahar

CLA Spring Lot and Debris Clean-Up On Chautauqua Lake Starts Today

May 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Association’s spring log and debris clean-up on Chautauqua Lake is scheduled to begin today. This pre-season service is provided annually to protect boaters of all types from the dangerous floating debris that occur from early … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Harmful Algal Blooms

Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua Lake, George Borrello, Harmful Algal Blooms, Kathy Hochul, migrant crisis, Sanctuary City

Rep. Langworthy Meets With Chautauqua Lake Stakeholders to Discuss Lake Efforts

September 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Lake organizations, local foundations, and other stakeholders met with Congressman Nick Langworthy Wednesday to discuss efforts around the lake. Chautauqua Lake is classified by the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project, Army Corps of Engineers, Barcelona Harbor, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chuck Schumer, Harmful Algal Blooms, IBM Research, Jefferson Project, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Nick Langworthy, Occupancy Tax, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

State DEC Reminds Folks to Be On Look Out and Report Harmful Algal Blooms

May 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged residents to be on the lookout for HABs, which can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harmful Algal Blooms, New York Harmful Algal Bloom System, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution is applauding the County Legislature's approval of funding for the Jefferson Project. The approval of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to continue research in 2020 has received $4 million in funding from Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Harmful Algal Blooms, Herbicide, IBM Research, Jefferson Project, Lake George Association, Michael Hill, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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