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Muskie Fishing Season Starts June 1 for Chautauqua Lake, June 15 for Great Lakes

June 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Muskie fishing season opens today for inland waters in New York State, including Chautauqua Lake. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that the fishing seasons for muskellunge will begin June 15 in Great Lakes waters. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fishing, Muskellunge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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

The DEC Cautions People Against Touching or Picking Up Young Wildlife

May 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

People are being reminded to resist the urge to touch or pickup newborn fawns or other young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation sent out the notice, saying human contact with wildlife can result in unintended consequences … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Dredging Has Begun in Barcelona Harbor

May 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Army Corp of Engineers has started the dredging of Barcelona Harbor. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the harbor has essentially been shut down due to the sediment that filled in over the last several years. He said while $1.1 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Army Corp of Engineers, Barcelona Harbor, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Dunkirk Harbor, Hanford Bay, Julie O'Neill, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, PJ Wendel, Sunset Bay

Fire Ruled Accidental at Long Standing Business in Jamestown

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fire at a longstanding company in Jamestown has been ruled to be accidental. Jamestown Police responded to 258 Crescent Street just after 4:00 a.m. Thursday for a burglary alarm and found smoke in the building. Jamestown Fire crews were called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 258 Crescent Street, Chautauqua County HazMat Team, Crystal Surdyk, Danielson Oil Company, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police, Matt Coon, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Boaters Reminded to Take Care of Boats, Trailers, Gear To Avoid Spreading Invasive Species

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Boaters are being reminded take care of their boats, trailers, and fishing gear to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that Watercraft inspection stewards (boat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: aquatic invasive species, hydrilla, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Former Crawford Furniture Building Owner Expected to Plead Guilty to Code Violations

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The corporation that owns the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 is expected to plead guilty to code violations. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Crawford Furniture, Crystal Surdyk, Daryl Brautigam, Elliot Raimondo, Environmental Protection Agency, George Panebianco, Housing Court, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Richard Rusiniak, Tim Jackson

Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 in New York State

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Spring turkey season opens today in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said one of the new rules that went into effect last fall allows shot sizes as small as Number 9 for turkey hunting. This regulatory change … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, wild turkey

Walleye, Muskellunge Fishing Season Opens May 1

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge also begins May 1. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said walleye are now found in more than 140 waters from all the major watersheds of the state, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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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