The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the temporary closure of the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site located on Chautauqua Lake. The site is being closed for major site improvements and … [Read more...]
Health Department Encourages People To Stay Informed About Harmful Algal Blooms
The Chautauqua County Health Department is encouraging all residents and visitors to stay informed about Harmful Algal Blooms and to exercise caution when enjoying recreational activities on area lakes. Currently, the beach at Long Point State … [Read more...]
National Walleye Tour Returns To Dunkirk Today and Tomorrow
The National Walleye Tour returns to Dunkirk this week. The event takes place today through August 8 at the Dunkirk City Pier. It will feature elite competition in one of the country’s most productive walleye fisheries. Anglers will launch at … [Read more...]
Air Quality Alert In Effect For WNY
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Western New York and other regions through late today due to the smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada. The advisory will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. tonight for all of Western New York. New … [Read more...]
NYSDEC Wants Public Input On Proposed Changes To Hunting Tags, Deer Hunting Opportunities
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for public input on several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting is important in New … [Read more...]
Chronic Asthma Sufferers Could Qualify For Free Air Conditioners In NYS
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...]
