Chautauqua County is one of 21 counties under a drought watch in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue the watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and … [Read more...]
State DEC Encouraging New Yorkers to Take Part in Annual Wild Turkey Survey
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to take part in the State's annual survey of wild turkeys. Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Citizen scientists provide important data that helps our biologists examine … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jason Denham – July 14, 2022
We spoke with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid after it was found recently in the village of Lakewood … [Read more...]
Invasive Pest Threatens Hemlock Trees in Lakewood
The Wooly Hemlock Adelgid is threatening the Village of Lakewood's Hemlock trees. Resident Mary Seger, who lives by Ivy Lane and Winchester Road, spoke before the Village Board about receiving a call from another resident concerned about the … [Read more...]
Upgraded Parking Area Reopens at Boutwell Hill State Forest
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the reopening of two parking areas at Boutwell Hill State Forest in Chautauqua County. The parking areas were temporarily closed during construction to improve parking capacity and … [Read more...]
2022 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge Underway in NYS
The 2022 "I BIRD NY" challenge is underway for beginning and experienced birders in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced there are two levels of challenges that provide the opportunity … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Asks Public To Report Any Sightings of 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. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "As we enter the warmer months, New … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Proposing Prohibiting Use of Glyphosate Pesticide on State Property
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...]
