County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County staff to unveil a Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday night. The M-O-U follows the 2019 Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Agreement, which ended April 30th. Wendel said most would agree … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Approves Permits for Herbicide Use on Chautauqua Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued permits for herbicide application on 380 acres of Chautauqua Lake. The permits issued last week were approved for the towns of Busti, Ellery, and Ellicott, and the village of … [Read more...]
Third Party Consulting Firm Provides Suggested Guidelines for Chautauqua Lake Weed Management
MAYVILLE - A consulting firm from Lancaster, NY has provided Chautauqua County with a white paper report that focuses on lake weed management and the available herbicides that could be used to help manage aquatic plants and weeds in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Other Lake Groups Sign Conservation Statement for Chautauqua Lake
JAMESTOWN - A group of organizations dedicated to improving and preserving the long-term health of Chautauqua Lake have signed off on a conservation statement that they say shows there is a general consensus on how to best approach lake … [Read more...]
Herbicide Application to Take Place Starting Monday in Bemus Bay
BEMUS POINT - A small portion of Chautauqua Lake will be treated with chemical herbicide starting today in an effort to fight an overabundance of weeds. The Post-Journal is reporting the treatment will take place in areas of Bemus Bay after the … [Read more...]