ALBANY - Chautauqua Lake was named one of 12 lakes in the state to receive a portion of $65 million to combat harmful algal blooms (Or HABs) that “threaten recreational use of lakes as well as drinking water.” As part of his soon-to-be unveiled … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on Congress to Approve Funding to Combat Harmful Algae
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on his colleagues to help address the growing algae problem being seen in waterways across the state, including here in Chautauqua County. On the heels of reports confirming that harmful algae … [Read more...]
Algal blooms Continue to Create Problems on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Harmful algal blooms are continuing to plague Chautauqua Lake as we head into the final few weeks of the summer season. On Friday the Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services sent out a … [Read more...]
With Warmer Weather, County Health Officials Warn Lake Goers to Lookout for Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Warn of Algae Blooms During Warm Weather
MAYVILLE - With the arrival of warm weather, Chautauqua County Health officials are putting the public on notice regarding blue-green algae blooms on area lakes. On Tuesday, The Public Health Division of the County Department of Health & Human … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Health Officials Continue to Warn of Blue-Green Algae in Lake
MAYVILLE - As the boating and swimming season ends in Chautauqua County, the County Health Department reminds everyone to be cautious of continued blue-green algae in area waters. The algae, technically known as cyano-bacteria, are microscopic … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Monitor Algae Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is also continuing to closely monitors swimming beaches throughout the county because of high levels of blue-green algae. Several beaches have already been shut down, including Mayville Beach on … [Read more...]
