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...]
Residents Are Being Reminded to Remove or Secure Outdoor Food Sources That May Attract Black Bears
It's the time of year when residents are reminded to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said people who feed birds in areas with bears should empty and … [Read more...]
Solar Liberty Suing Town of Busti For Withdrawing Company’s Solar Panel System Application
Solar Liberty Energy Systems is suing the town of Busti for withdrawing the company's application to build a solar panel system. Solar Liberty filed an application with the town in December 2020 to build a solar panel system at 1255 South Main … [Read more...]
NYS DEC, DOH Issue Air Quality Health Advisory for WNY
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Western New York today that includes Chautauqua County. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an advisory for the pollutant, ozone, from … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
NY Residents Are Reminded the Residential Brush Burning Ban Remains In Effect Until May 14
New Yorkers are reminded that the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning is still in effect until May 14. Local fire crews had to put out a wildland fire on Kuhrt Road in Forestville on Saturday, April 8. The State Department of … [Read more...]
Spring Trout Fishing Begins April 1 in NYS
Spring trout fishing season begins Saturday in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in March and lasting until early June. DEC Commissioner Basil … [Read more...]
Debris Removal in Chadakoin River Basin Expected to Begin in April
Work to remove debris in the Chadakoin River Basin is expected to begin in April. Jamestown City Council approved an allocation by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation of $327,925 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Chautauqua Watershed … [Read more...]
2023 I Bird NY Challenge Underway
The 2023 I BIRD NY Challenge is now underway. The challenge, run by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, is open to all ages and abilities. The I BIRD NY program was launched in 2017 to build on the State's efforts to increase … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Approves Over $360,000 for Chadakoin River Bank Stabilization, Debris Removal
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved over $360,000 toward Chadakoin River bank stabilization and debris removal. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders presented a request for $362,925 in … [Read more...]
