A program that provides free air conditioners to New Yorkers with chronic asthma has been launched. The Essential Plan Cooling Program provides the free units to residents who are enrolled in the State’s Essential Plan and live with persistent … [Read more...]
Trails At Zoar Valley Closed Due To Storm Damage
The Memorial Trail and Valentines Flats Trail in Zoar Valley Unique Area are closed due to storm damage. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the closure of the entire Memorial Trail off the Valentine Flats parking … [Read more...]
County Health Dept. Confirms Rare Case Of Tularemia In Beavers
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed two beavers in the Sherman area have tested for tularemia. Cases of tularemia in animals are rarely detected in Western New York. The last confirmed case in the region was a beaver identified … [Read more...]
County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day This Saturday in Mayville
A Household Hazardous Waste disposal day will be held this Saturday in Mayville. Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities’ (DPF) Division of Solid Waste will hold the special collection event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Town of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization Project Receives $35,000 Grant
A Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation grant will to go toward upgrades on Eastside Overland Trail near Boutwell Hill State Forest. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) secured a $35,000 grant to help fund Phase V of the … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Receives Funding For Floating Fen
The Western New York Land Conservancy has been awarded funding related to the Floating Fen property in the towns of Portland and Stockton. The $44,583 in funding from the State Department of Environmental Conservation was made available through … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System Up For the Summer Season
New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is operational again for residents to make reports of HABs in local waterways. NY HABS provides New Yorkers the ability to send reports of HABs to the State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]
Water Recreationist Reminded To ‘Clean. Drain. Dry’ Boats, Gear To Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
Those going out on area waters are reminded to “Clean. Drain. Dry” boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said that boaters … [Read more...]
Motorists Asked To ‘Give Turtles A Brake’ On World Turtle Day
Motorists are encouraged to “Give Turtles A Brake” as turtles are nesting in May and June. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said turtles are often spotted on or near roads this time of year as they search for sandy areas … [Read more...]
People Reminded Not To Touch, Pickup 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...]
