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Small Game Hunting Season Opens Oct. 1 in NYS

September 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Small game hunting seasons open this Saturday, October 1 in New York State Season dates, bag limits, and other hunting regulations for New York's small game species are available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, which can be obtained … [Read more...]

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

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Requesting $244,500 For Phase 2 of Chadakoin River Restoration

September 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is requesting funding from the City of Jamestown for Phase 2 of its Chadakoin River restoration project. The CWC would use $224,500 in American Rescue Plan funding to carry out three projects on the Chadakoin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bill Reynolds, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

Audubon Community Nature Center Added To NYS Birding Trail

September 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center has been added as a location on New York State's Birding Trail. The Audubon is one of 12 new locations being added to the trail which brings the total number of birding trail locations across the state to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Leigh Rovegno, New York State Birding Trail, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Roger Tory Peterson, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

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

Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Volpe, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Shawbucks

Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Variances Related to Gateway Lofts Project

August 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a third variance extension requested related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Grieco, Community Helping Hands, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Southern Tier Environments for Living, St. Susan Center, Steven Ald

Lakewood Village Board Approves Applying for Stormwater Project Grant

July 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Lakewood Village Board has approved The Alliance applying for a state grant to improve stormwater drainage near Fairmount Avenue. The village has been working with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, the Chautauqua Lake & Watershed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, EcoStrategies Engineering and Surveying, Fairmount Avenue Constructed Wetland Project, Lakewood Village Board, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways, Randall Perry, The Alliance, Water Quality Improvement Project

Second Grey Fox Captured In Bemus Point Tests Positives For Rabies

July 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rabies

Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect for WNY for Thursday

June 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Health Department have again issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for all of Thursday in Western New York. Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a press event Wednesday said that over the course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Quality Health Advisory, Canada Wildfires, Chautauqua County Health Department, Kathy Hochul, Michael Faulk, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, New York State Health Department

Stormwater Project To Help Chautauqua Lake Water Quality, Reduce Flooding To Get Underway in Lakewood

June 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Johnson, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, EcoStrategies Engineering and Surveying, Environmental Protection Fund, Grandview Stormwater Management Project, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Taylor West, Village of Lakewood, Water Quality Improvement Project

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