18Jan 2021 by Stephanie Bussman
CLA Welcomes Dr. Rudy Mueller as Board President

CLA Welcomes Dr. Rudy Mueller as Board President

News
Dr. Rudy Mueller was recently elected President of the Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA) and has served on the Board since 2015.  He is married to Dr. Diane Mueller and they live in Lakewood where they raised their five children. Dr. Rudy is an Internal Medicine and Geriatric Physician having served patients locally since 1992 at WCA Hospital, Jamestown Primary Care, the Jamestown VA and currently at The Chautauqua Center.  Mueller graduated with a Biomedical Engineering degree with honors from Case Western Reserve University, followed by a Medical Degree from Ohio State University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern University Hospitals in Chicago. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Buffalo. He authored the book, As Sick…
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16Oct 2020 by Stephanie Bussman
CLA to Participate in Virtual Conference at Chautauqua Institution

CLA to Participate in Virtual Conference at Chautauqua Institution

Conference, News, Science & Testing
On Saturday, October 24, members of the New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) will join CLA Executive Director Doug Conroe and other guest speakers in a virtual conference at Chautauqua Institution. This program, which is set to begin at 10am will cover a variety of aquatic research topics including the effects of climate change and harmful algal blooms NYSFOLA Western Regional/Finger Lakes Virtual Conference AGENDA October 24, 2020 10:00AM-noon Opening Statements Don Cook, NYSFOLA Board Member Doug Conroe, Executive Director - Chautauqua Lake Association Tarki Heath, NYSFOLA President 1st Presentation“Chemically Fingerprinting the Source of Foam on Canandaigua Lake”By Dr. Richard W. Smith and Dr. Stella C. Woodard, Global Aquatic Research 2nd Presentation“The Future Climate of New York State: Will All Regions Be Affected the Same”By Dr. Mark Wysocki,…
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08Jun 2020 by Stephanie Bussman
Work Plan: Week of June 8-12, 2020

Work Plan: Week of June 8-12, 2020

Work Plan
This week marks the first week of our in-lake maintenance services for the summer of 2020! Crews will be working out of our Long Point State Park and Lakewood (CLA shop) locations. Long Point Harvesting Crews will include two harvesters.  This crew will be clearing navigational paths in the Shore Acres area and upper/lower Stow; then assessing the growth in the Oriental Park area. The Long Point Shoreline Crews will include a near-shore skimming machine and two barges. They will begin at the point near Shore Acres and work South. Lakewood Harvesting Crews will also include two harvesters. They will continue to cut navigational paths in the southern basin. Lakewood Shoreline Crew will include two barges and a near-shore skimming machine. They will begin clearing the shores of Old Fluvanna…
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03Jun 2020 by Stephanie Bussman
Paint the Lake Fundraiser Update

Paint the Lake Fundraiser Update

Fundraising, News
Our 2020 Paint the Lake Fundraiser has been rescheduled for July 15, 2021. Though we were extremely excited to have Michael Israel visit Chautauqua Lake again, it is in the best interest of all parties to postpone the event due to COVID-19. We appreciate the wonderful support and apologize to those who have already purchased tickets and sponsorships. You will be contacted individually with the option to have your support refunded or to have it put towards our 2021 Paint the Lake Fundraiser. Please mark your calendars for next year — July 15, 2021 and join us for this amazing show. Follow the link below for more information on the Paint the Lake Fundraising event with Michael Israel. Learn More
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29May 2020 by Stephanie Bussman
Dragon Boat Update

Dragon Boat Update

Fundraising, News
2020 Dragon Boat Event Rescheduled The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Committee is saddened to announce that the 2020 Event has been postponed due to COVID-19. This community fundraising event, created for the benefit of local organizations including the Chautauqua Lake Association, will be held on August 14, 2021, at Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron, NY. "We feel it is in the best interest for all involved to reschedule this year's Dragon Boat event. Safety is our top priority," said Heather Nolan-Caskey, Dragon Boat Committee Chair. As event organizers look ahead to next year's event, Nolan-Caskey shares hope that the event will be bigger and better than ever before. All 2020 registrations and sponsorship contributions will be credited toward the 2021 event or refunded in full. Please call 716-763-8602 for…
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