The State DEC is proposing prohibiting the use of the pesticide, glyphosate, on state property. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the proposed regulation is to protect public health and environmental … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Hopes to Get Funding to Combat Invasion of Tree of Heaven on Chadakoin River
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy plans to submit another funding request to the City of Jamestown to combat the invasive species, Tree of Heaven, along the Chadakoin River. CWC Ecological Restoration Manager Twan Leenders presented to City … [Read more...]
South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts Board Approve Phase 2 of Sewer Extension Project
Phase 2 of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been approved. The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts’ Board of Directors approved the map and plan report at its March meeting with the maximum amount to be spent on the project … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Continue Crackdown on Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue
Jamestown Police have arrested two more people for illegally dumping garbage in the Pratt Avenue area. 24-year old Jomar Camacho Monge and 44-year old Omar Camocho were ticketed with illegal dumping after police say they were seen on a … [Read more...]
Muskellunge Season Starts June 1 on Inland Waters in NYS
Muskellunge fishing season begins June 1 on inland waters in New York State State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said while June 1 marks inland fishing for muskellunge, June 15 is the date for Great Lakes … [Read more...]
Boaters Reminded to Clean, Drain, Dry Boats & Trailers to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
Boaters are reminded to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers; and disinfect fishing gear to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said watercraft … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Spraying for Spongy Moth in Allegany State Park
The State Department of Environmental Conservation will be conducting aerial treatments for the invasive pest spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) in six high priority forests, including Allegany State Park. Treatment will take place until … [Read more...]
Paint Disposal Program Underway in NYS
A new paint collection program is underway in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said the Post-consumer Paint Collection Program will make it easier for households and businesses to safely dispose of leftover … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Urges Caution as Statewide Burn Ban Ends
While New York State's annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning ended May 14, the State DEC is still urging caution. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The risk of wildfires remains … [Read more...]
Three Charged with Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue
Three people have been arrested for dumping garbage in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Police report that there has been an ongoing issue of illegal dumping in the Pratt Avenue area where garbage and other household items have been thrown on the … [Read more...]
