New Yorkers, especially those sensitive to air pollution, are urged to use caution and prepare as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to significantly impact air quality throughout New York today. The State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Passage of ‘Birds and Bees Protection Act’ Will Increase Use of Harmful Pesticides
State Senator George Borrello is disappointed with passage of "The Birds and Bees Protection Act." The Act is in response to a 2020 report from Cornell University finding that using neonics poses a threat to the state's bees while providing few … [Read more...]
People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect For New York State
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for all of Western New and Central New York, and other areas until midnight tonight. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued the advisory due fine particulate … [Read more...]
Free Lectures For NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week to Be Held at SUNY Fredonia
Free lectures will be held at SUNY Fredonia this week as part of New York State's 10th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week. The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) are holding free … [Read more...]
Muskie Fishing Season Starts June 1 for Chautauqua Lake, June 15 for Great Lakes
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...]
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...]
The DEC Cautions People Against Touching or Picking Up Young Wildlife
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...]
Dredging Has Begun in Barcelona Harbor
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...]
