The issue of deer over-population in the City of Jamestown has been brought up to City Council once again. Grant Briggs of Woodlawn Avenue told the Public Safety Committee that the deer are out of hand in his neighborhood, “I know there's no … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Announces Plan To Address Harmful Agal Blooms
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced a sweeping plan to address Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) across the state. The DEC’s new HAB Roadmap will inform short- and long-term HAB management efforts across New York State into … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Judge Ruling Annuls Portion Of Freshwater Wetlands Act
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the lawsuit filed by the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association has resulted in the annulment of the state DEC’s Freshwater Wetlands Act regulations. Albany County State Supreme Court Justice Richard Platkin … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Partnership Receives Funding Related To Invasive Species In Chautauqua Lake
The Chautauqua Lake Partnership has received funding related to invasive species in Chautauqua Lake. The funding is part of $5.1 million being distributed to 51 projects by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reduce the … [Read more...]
Spring Trout Fishing Season Begins Today
Spring trout fishing season begins today in New York State. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) trout stocking is in full swing with more than 1.7 million catchable-size brook, brown, and rainbow trout stocked in waters … [Read more...]
Annual Statewide Ban On Brush Burning In Effect Until May 14
The annual statewide ban on residential brush burning is now in effect in New York State until May 14. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said that since 2009, the DEC has enforced the annual … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Holding Public Meetings On Walleye In Chautauqua Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding two public meetings today and Wednesday in Chautauqua County to discuss the status of walleye in Chautauqua Lake. DEC Region 9 Bureau of Fisheries staff will present current … [Read more...]
New Chautauqua Lake Manager To Be Introduced At Chautauqua Lake Symposium
A new Chautauqua Lake Manager will be introduced at the 2026 Chautauqua Lake Symposium on Saturday, March 21. The forum will bring together scientists, lake managers, policymakers, and stakeholders to share knowledge, align efforts, and continue … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Working To Raise Funds To Preserve Bear Lake
The Western New York Land Conservancy is working to raise $900,000 to create a preserve at Bear Lake in the town of Stockton. In December, the organization was awarded a $675,000 grant by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Days In NYS Announced For 2026
Free Fishing Days in New York State have been announced for 2026. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license will be waived on the following days: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 … [Read more...]
