Conference – Chautauqua Lake Association

26Oct 2020 by CLA

WATCH: Virtual NYSFOLA – WNY Region Annual Conference

The NYSFOLA Virtual Conference, which was recorded on Saturday, October 24, 2020, is now available for streaming. WATCH VIDEO HERE: https://porch.chq.org/re/event/413/ This conference, hosted on the ChqPorch.org platform featured 3 sessions, one of which is related to the toxicity of HABs on Chautauqua Lake. The first two sessions discussed topics pertaining to foam on lakes and how climate change is affecting waterbodies. Opening statements were given by: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 10:20 to 10:50 pm 2nd Presentation: “The Future Climate of New York State: Will All Regions Be Affected the Same” By Dr. Mark Wysocki,…

16Oct 2020 by Stephanie Bussman

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,…