Six Chautauqua County organizations who prioritize lake and watershed conservation are collaborating to convene the first of what they hope will be an annual conference focusing on topics important to the future of Chautauqua Lake.
The 2019 Chautauqua Lake Conference will be held Saturday, June 15 at Chautauqua Institution. This day-long event is offered as an educational and networking resource for those interested in the status and future of Chautauqua Lake.
“Our speakers, presenters and exhibitors all bring expertise and experience specifically related to Chautauqua Lake and more broadly related to lake ecology, policy, education and conservation,” said conference chair Ted First.
“Our goal is to bring a diverse group of people together who care about and depend upon Chautauqua Lake and who wish to network with others who share their passion and priorities,” said First.
The conference will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Concurrent sessions and tours of area watershed management projects will run throughout the day, with an exhibit hall available during lunch and breaks at Bellinger Hall. View the day’s schedule of events.
Conference registration opens April 1. Registration is free of charge and lunch will be available for an at-cost fee. There are no fees for parking or access to Chautauqua’s grounds during this event.
Nonprofit and educational organizations and lake-related businesses are invited to participate in the exhibit hall.
The program will focus on eight primary topics:
- Lake Management for Healthy Lakes: What’s Happening in NY?
Chautauqua Lake’s Aquatic Plant Community
Algae: Understanding the Base of Chautauqua Lake’s Food Web
Weed Management
Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Project Prioritization
Land Use Impact and Our Watershed
Wildlife and Fisheries
A Consensus Strategy for Chautauqua Lake
Who should come?
- Chautauqua Lake Property Owners
Lake ecologists/biologists
Lake sports enthusiasts
Fisheries enthusiasts
Farmers
Hunters and Hikers
Those with a retail or commercial interest in relationship to Chautauqua Lake
Community leaders with a stake in the Lake
All with an interest in Chautauqua Lake and its Watershed
Program Planning Team:
- Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance
Chautauqua Lake Association
Chautauqua Lake Partnership
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
Questions? Email us at: ChautauquaLakeConference@gmail.com
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