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...]
Rep. Langworthy Meets With Chautauqua Lake Stakeholders to Discuss Lake Efforts
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...]
State DEC Reminds Folks to Be On Look Out and Report Harmful Algal Blooms
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...]
Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project
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...]
County Legislature Approves $1 Million for Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake
Despite calls to table the measure for more discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved using $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding for the Jefferson Project. One of a handful of public comments opposing the funding included … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Asks Public To Report Any Sightings of Harmful Algal Blooms
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. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "As we enter the warmer months, New … [Read more...]
Health Department Urges People, Pets to Be Aware of Harmful Algal Blooms
The Chautauqua County Health Department is urging residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms as localized blooms have started to be observed in Chautauqua and Findley Lakes. In New York, harmful algal blooms, or HABs, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Receives New Lake Skimmer Through Grant
The Chautauqua Lake Association has received a new lake skimmer to deal with harmful algal blooms thanks to grant funding from New York State. The CLA will receive a second skimmer as part of Governor Cuomo’s initiative to reduce the occurrence of … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns Public to Be Aware of and Avoid Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - [MEDIA RELEASE] -The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on ArmY Corps of Engineers to Include Chautauqua Lake Feasibility Study in its Work Plan
WASHINGTON - New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prioritize funding to protect the lake’s water quality from toxic algal blooms by including a Chautauqua Lake Feasibility … [Read more...]