Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is opposing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act. The amendments, which include a repeal and replacement of 6 NYCRR Part 664 on … [Read more...]
Valentine Flats Parking Area, Zoar Valley Trails Reopen
The Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley have reopened for use. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation temporarily closed the area on August 26 to do trail repair work to address erosion. Other … [Read more...]
Two Cats Have Died From Rabies in City of Jamestown
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that two feral or stray cats in the City of Jamestown have died from the rabies virus. The Department said no other cats have been identified as having rabies and there are no other open … [Read more...]
Some Trails Closed Temporarily At Zoar Valley
Parts of the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area are temporarily closed for repair work. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that as of today, the Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives Grant For Community Forest Management Plan
The City of Dunkirk has received a grant to implement a community forest management plan. The $122,446 is coming from the Urban and Community Forestry Grants funded by the U.S. Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act. The State … [Read more...]
Hunting, Trapping Licenses Now Available for 2024-25 Season
Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale in New York State. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on … [Read more...]
NYS Annual Wild Turkey Survey Underway
New Yorkers are being encouraged to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys. Throughout August, participants can record observed dates, locations, sex, and ages of wild turkeys by using an online form. The form can be filled out … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Spotted Lanternfly – August 1, 2024
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; the State Department of Environmental Conservation officials, and experts from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Integrated Pest Management program provide an update on … [Read more...]
Grant Awarded For Improvements to Cusimano Westside Overland Trail
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has been awarded $65,000 from local foundations to make improvements to the Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Brokenstraw and Panama State Forests. The funding will also help … [Read more...]
DEC Releases Draft Freshwater Wetland Regulations
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its proposed freshwater wetlands regulations. The draft regulations are now available for public comment until September 19. The regulations would add an estimated one million … [Read more...]
