Work Reports – Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA)

The Chautauqua Lake Association’s harvest reports are published weekly once our season begins. These reports outline when and how much activity the CLA records on the lake each week.

Weekly Work Summary

Week of September 7-11, 2026

The CLA’s in-lake activities are complete. What a difference a year can make. We were lucky this summer — Mother Nature was kind to us. We are not expecting the same for next summer and are already making plans so we are prepared for whatever nature brings.

This week the harvesters finished the west shore from the Sportsman’s Club south to Ashville Bay, then moved equipment back to the CLA shop to be pulled, washed, and winterized. Once everything is out of the water, we will begin pulling machines into the shop to perform the necessary repairs. With a fleet like ours, that keeps the shop hard at work throughout the fall and winter.

While they are active in the shop, our office stays diligent preparing grants and planning fundraisers for next season, completing final reports for this year, and planning for next year. Though it may be a bit quieter, we are plenty busy!

Once again, thank you all for your continued support and collaboration. It has been amazing to see all we can accomplish when we work together!

LOAD COUNT
This week: 4 large truckloads removed (approximately 40 tons, or 80,000 pounds)
Season total: 313 large truckloads removed (approximately 3,130 tons, or 6,260,000 pounds)

Thank you! Have a great fall and winter. See you in the spring!

Week of August 31-September 4, 2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Weather was definitely a factor this week, but crews were out there working to keep Chautauqua Lake and its shores clean for everyone to enjoy. Due to the storms, we did not accomplish as much of the work plan as we had hoped, but we will finish up next week.

The south harvesting crew completed the west shore from Burtis Bay to Ashville Bay and worked through the Celoron narrows and marina area.

The mid-lake and north crews worked together this week from Long Point south to Driftwood, then from the bridge north to the Stow ferry.

The mobi crew continued from the Vikings north through Dewittville Bay and to Knight Road in Hartfield Bay.

Next week we will complete the remaining routes, then head back to the CLA shop for cleaning and winterizing of the equipment. It’s been a great year! Thank you all for your continued support and collaboration. Things get accomplished when we all work together!

LOAD COUNT
This week: 5 large truckloads removed (approximately 50 tons, or 100,000 pounds)
To date: 309 large truckloads removed (approximately 3,090 tons, or 6,180,000 pounds)

Thank you! Have a safe holiday weekend.

Week of August 24-28, 2026

This week we had several more employees leave for the season. Shore crews are finished. Mobi crews and a few harvesters remain.

The south harvesting crew completed the east shore continuing from Sheldon Hall to Denslow, then crossed to the west working north from Burtis Bay to Ashville Bay and worked through the Celoron narrows and marina area. The shore crew also completed the east shore working from Sheldon Hall south to Denslow, then crossed to Celoron Park working north to Sherman’s Bay.

The mid-lake and north crews worked together this week. The harvesting crew worked from Mayville Park south along the east shore back to Long Point. The shore crew completed the east shore from Arnold’s Bay to the Cheney Farm, then crossed to Ashville Bay working north to Bly Bay.

The mobi crews continued from Chautauqua Institution bell tower south to the bridge, then crossed to the east shore working north from the bridge to the Vikings.

Next week looks like weather could be an issue, but we will try to complete the upper lake then merge with the southern crew.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 17 large truckloads removed (approximately 170 tons, or 340,000 pounds)
To date: 304 large truckloads removed (approximately 3,040 tons, or 6,080,000 pounds)

Week of August 17-21, 2026

Hello Friends! TGIF. Thank you all for your support of our annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser this week. We had a really fun night!

This week, several more employees are returning to college. Crews have now merged and will continue working lake-wide.

The south harvesting crew completed the east shore, continuing from Greenhurst to Denslow, then crossed to the west working north from Burtis Bay to Ashville Bay and worked through the Celoron narrows and marina area. The shore crew completed the west shore, working from Front Street in Lakewood north to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm and began working south along the east shore to Sheldon Hall.

The mid-lake and north crews merged and worked together this week. The harvesting crew worked along the west shore from Woodlawn to Mayville Park. The shore crew continued along the east shore from Maple Springs to Arnold’s Bay.

The mobi crews continued through Hartfield Bay from Shorelands to Mayville Park, then began heading south to Chautauqua Institution bell tower.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 20 large truckloads removed (approximately 200 tons, or 400,000 pounds)
To date: 287 large truckloads removed (approximately 2,870 tons, or 5,740,000 pounds)

Thank you! Stay dry this weekend.

Week of August 10-14, 2026

Hello Friends! It’s Friday again. Employees have started returning to college. No worries though, we have merged crews and will still be working lake wide.

This week, the south harvesting crew completed the west shore from Burtis Bay to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the east shore, working from the Cheney Farm to Greenhurst. They also worked through the Celoron narrows and marina area. The shore crew worked along the east shore from Bellview Road south to Old Fluvanna, then crossed to Celoron Park and began working north along the west shore to Linwood.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked along the west shore from Ashville Bay north through Stow to Woodlawn. The shore crew worked from Tom’s Point north along the west shore to Chautauqua Institution bell tower, then crossed to the Lutheran Camp working south to Maple Springs.

The north harvesting and shore crews worked together along the east shore from Mayville Park, through Hartfield and Dewittville, south to Crosswinds.

The mobi crews moved between several areas addressing near shore needs. They worked along the west shore from Camp Chautauqua south through Stow to the bridge, then crossed to the east shore working from the bridge north to Long Point, then continued north through Dewittville Bay to Shorelands.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 21 large truckloads removed (approximately 210 tons, or 420,000 pounds)
To date: 267 large truckloads removed (approximately 2,670 tons, or 5,340,000 pounds)

Harvesting and shore crews are working throughout the lake along with a mobi crew.

Please note the NC State study has been completed, and activity is now occurring in all areas.

Thank you! Have a great weekend. Be safe out there, the lake was busy today.

Week of August 3–7, 2026

Hello! Another great week on Chautauqua Lake. Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival at Celoron Park. We will be there rain or shine! Would love to see all of you at the event.

This week the south harvesting crew worked along the west shore from the CLA north to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the east shore working south from the Cheney Farm to Denslow, then through the Celoron marina area and narrows into Burtis Bay to the launch. The shore crew also worked along the west shore from the Yacht Club north to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm and worked south to Bellview Road.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked south along the east shore from Sunset Bay to Long Point, then along Lakeside continuing south to the Cheney Farm, then worked in Stow. The shore crew also worked along the east shore from the bridge to the Cheney Farm, then crossed to Ashville working north along the west shore to Power Boat Club.

The north harvesting and shore crews worked together from the Chautauqua Institution bell tower back to Mayville Park, then from the park into Hartfield Bay to Galloway Road.

The mobi crew continued from Bly Bay north along the west shore to Tom’s Point, then crossed to the east shore working from the bridge north to Warner Bay.

The second mobi crew worked again between Snug Harbor and Prendergast launch on the Starry Stonewort project, then continued south to Camp Chautauqua.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 30 large truckloads removed (approximately 300 tons, or 600,000 pounds)
To date: 246 large truckloads removed (approximately 2,460 tons, or 4,920,000 pounds)

Harvesting and shore crews are working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, plus two mobi crews.

Thank you! Stay dry this weekend!

Week of July 27-31, 2026

This week, the south harvesting crew worked along the west shore from the CLA north to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm, working south along the east shore to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then crossed to the Celoron marina area, working through the narrows and into Burtis Bay. The shore crew completed the east shore along Old Fluvanna to Denslow, then crossed to the west shore working north from Celoron Park into Burtis Bay and along the Lakewood shores to the Yacht Club.

The mid-lake harvesting crew completed the west shore from Manor Drive, just above Prendergast, to the Chautauqua Institution bell tower, then crossed to the east shore working south from the Lutheran Camp to Warner Bay, then continued along Lakeside Drive to Willow Brook. The shore crew continued south along the east shore from Mission Meadows to Long Point, then through Bemus Bay along Lakeside Drive south to the bridge.

The north harvesting and shore crews worked together, completing the east shore from Dewittville Bay to the Lutheran Camp, then crossed to the Chautauqua Institution bell tower, working north towards Irwin’s Bay.

The mobi crew continued along the west shore from the CLA north to Bly Bay. We also had a small mobi crew working on the Starry Stonewort removal near Snug Harbor this week.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 26.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 265 tons, or 530,000 pounds)
To date: 216 large truckloads removed (approximately 2,160 tons, or 4,320,000 pounds)

Harvesting and shore crews are working out of all 3 locations; Lakewood, Mayville and Long Point with mobi crews.

Week of July 20-24, 2026

Hello! Happy Friday. Another wild weather week on Chautauqua Lake. We are thankful for days like today.

Just a reminder, the CLA Annual Meeting is tomorrow morning at the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club in Lakewood. Doors open at 10AM. Hope to see you all there!

The south harvesting crew completed the west shore from CLA north to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm, working south to Driftwood. They also worked in the Celoron marina area and narrows. The shore crew also completed the west shore to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the east working south from the Cheney Farm to Townline.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked along the west shore from Cheney’s Point to Manor Drive just above Prendergast. The shore crew finished up in the Stow narrows, then worked north along the east shore from Long Point to Broadway Road in Maple Springs.

The north harvesting and shore crews worked together along Sea Lion Drive in Hartfield to Dewittville Bay.

The mobi crew continued south along the west shores of Stow to the bridge, then crossed to the east shore working south from the bridge to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then crossed to Celoron Park and began working north into Burtis Bay.

Next week, in addition to our regular routes, we will be assisting with the Starry Stonewort removal at the Prendergast site near Snug Harbor.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 32 large truckloads removed (approximately 320 tons, or 640,000 pounds)
To date: 189.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 1,895 tons, or 3,790,000 pounds)

Harvesting and shore crews are working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, with mobi crews.

Thank you! Enjoy your weekend. See you all at the Annual Meeting.

Week of July 13-17, 2026

Hello and happy Friday! What a wild weather week. Mother Nature was certainly throwing some curve balls. We used our new pontoon boat to quickly bring water to the crews in the heat. Due to air quality and visibility concerns, we called it an early day today — but the crews had a great week overall.

The south harvesting crew finished the west shore to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm working south along the east shore to Denslow on Old Fluvanna and then into Burtis Bay. The shore crew worked along the west shore from the CLA north to Vukote/Loomis Bay Road.

The mid-lake harvesting crew finished up the east shore from Lakeside Drive to the Cheney Farm, then crossed to Ashville working north to Cheney’s Point. The shore crew finished Chautauqua Institution, making their way to the bell tower, then worked in Stow, south from Tom’s Point to Bly Bay.

The north harvesting and shore crews worked together from Mayville Park to Irwin’s Bay and from Mayville Park into Hartfield Bay along Bird and Tree Road.

The mobi crew continued from Dewittville Bay to Mayville Park, then south along the west shore to Camp Chautauqua.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 18.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 185 tons, or 370,000 pounds)
To date: 157.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 1,575 tons, or 3,150,000 pounds)

Thank you! Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend!

Week of July 6-10, 2026

Happy Friday!

This week, the south harvesting crews worked along the west shore from Burtis Bay north into Ashville Bay, then from the Cheney Farm south along the east shore to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then through the Celoron narrows from Holiday Harbor to the Harbor Hotel and into Burtis Bay. The shore crew completed the west shore to Ashville, then along Old Fluvanna in untreated areas. From there, they crossed and worked through Celoron Park into Burtis Bay and onto Lakewood shores, stopping at the CLA shop. Please note, treated areas were skipped by both crews.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked along the west shore from Tom’s Point north to Chautauqua Institution bell tower, then crossed to the east shore from the Lutheran Camp south to Long Point and along Lakeside. The shore crew worked along the east shore south from Arnold’s Bay to Bellview Point, then from Ashville north to Chautauqua Institution. Please note, treated areas were skipped by both crews.

The north harvesting and shore crews worked together from Mayville Park into Hartfield Bay and on to Dewittville Bay, stopping just below Camp Onyhasa.

The mobi crew moved between several areas due to treated areas. They worked from CLA through Burtis Bay and Celoron Park, then along Old Fluvanna to Greenhurst. From there they crossed to Ashville Bay, working north along the west shore to Woodlawn. They also worked along Lakeside in Bemus from the Casino to Long Point, then continued north along the east shore to Dewittville Creek.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 28.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 285 tons, or 570,000 pounds)
To date: 139 large truckloads removed (approximately 1,390 tons, or 2,780,000 pounds)

Please note CLP has been awarded a grant from NYS to study the lake maintenance performance and impacts on the lake. Below is a link to learn more and to view the map of study plots. As noted on the map some areas will be no activity zones, some herbicide only zones and some harvesting only zones. We have been instructed that harvesting can continue around your dock areas, but we must avoid the no harvesting areas as best we can. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please reach out if you have questions regarding this.
https://chqlake.org/ncsu-clp-study-2026-2029/

Below is a link to a map of the milfoil treatment completed on June 29th by CLP. Please be aware CLA and mobi crews will NOT be servicing treated areas for two weeks after treatments occur. If you have questions regarding the treatment, please reach out to CLP.
https://chqlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chautauqua-26-EWM-TA-map-Pre-treat-Final-3.pdf

Thank you! Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend!

Week of June 29-July 3, 2026

Hello, Chautauqua Lake friends! What a hot but amazing week on the water. The lake is very busy, and so were we!

Vegetation is sparse in comparison to previous years, however we are seeing growth in the bays. We are hopeful that our proactive approach this season will make a difference.

On Monday, CLP completed their Milfoil treatment. This caused our crews to move between several areas to service as many untreated areas as they could before the holiday weekend.

This week, the south harvesting crews worked along Loomis Bay Road into Ashville, then from the Cheney Farm south along the east shore in untreated areas to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then through the Celoron narrows from Holiday Harbor to the Harbor Hotel and into Burtis Bay. The shore crew completed the west shore to Ashville, then along Old Fluvanna in untreated areas. From there, they crossed and worked through Celoron Park into Burtis Bay and onto Lakewood shores, stopping at the Yacht Club.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked with the shore crew in Stow before the treatment, then crossed to the east shore from Lawson Center south to Arnold’s Bay, then continued south to Bellview Point, working only in untreated areas. Then from Ashville north to Woodlawn. The shore crew worked from the Lawson Center south to Lincoln, then moved to the Power Boat Club north to Woodlawn.

The north harvesting and shore crews completed Dewittville Bay, working south to the Lutheran Camp, then from Mayville Park to Whitney Bay and along Sea Lion Drive in Hartfield.

The mobi crew also moved between several areas. Working from the bridge south through Arnold’s Bay, then from Townline south to Denslow, then crossing to lower Sherman’s Bay, working south through Burtis Bay. They also worked in the north basin from Shorelands through Hartfield and on to Irwin’s Bay, then continued south to Tom’s Point.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 19 large truckloads removed (approximately 190 tons, or 380,000 pounds)
To date: 110.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 1,105 tons, or 2,210,000 pounds)

Harvesting and shore crews are now working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, with a north and south mobi crew.

Thank you! Stay safe on the water, and have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Week of June 22-26, 2026

Another week full of crazy weather, but we stayed busy on the water.

This week, the south harvesting crew worked along the west shore in areas not treated for milfoil. They worked from the Y Camp north through Sherman’s Bay to Ashville Bay, and also worked in the Celoron narrows and park area. The near shore crew also started at the Y Camp, working north into Sherman’s Bay to just north of Smith Boys, almost reaching Lakeside Drive.

The mid-lake crew worked along the west shore from Whitney Bay north to Chautauqua Institution bell tower, then crossed to the Lutheran Camp working south along the east shore back to Long Point. The near shore crew worked from Prendergast north to Chautauqua Institution bell tower, then crossed to the east shore working from the Lutheran Camp back to Long Point, then along Lakeside Drive in Bemus Bay to Liberty Street.

The north harvesting and near shore crew worked from Mayville Park to Irwin’s Bay, and from the park through Hartfield Bay and into Dewittville Bay.

We had two mobi crews this week. One crew continued north along the west shore from Prendergast back to Mayville Park, then continued into Hartfield Bay and Dewittville Bay. The second crew worked from the Vikings north to Dewittville Bay.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 21 large truckloads removed (approximately 210 tons, or 420,000 pounds)
To date: 91.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 915 tons, or 1,830,000 pounds)

Harvesting and near shore crews are working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point. Two mobi crews are also working lake wide.

Below is a link to a map of the milfoil treatment that was started on June 17 by CLP. Some of the northern areas did not get treated as planned but will be treated next week. Please be aware CLA and mobi crews will NOT be servicing treated areas for two weeks after treatments occur.
https://chqlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chautauqua-26-EWM-TA-map-Pre-treat-Final-3.pdf

Week of June 15-19, 2026

What a wild and busy week on the water. Activity continued lake-wide this week, with crews in the south being moved around a little due to the milfoil treatment.

Thursday’s winds blew us off the water, but we were back at it on Friday.

This week the south harvesting crews finished the east route from Denslow to Lake St., then Greenhurst to Driftwood, then crossed to Ashville working south from Ashville Bay to the Y camp. From there they jumped to the Celoron narrows and marina area.

The north and mid-lake crew worked together along the west shore from Bly Bay to Hadley Bay. Then the mid-lake crew worked along the east shore from Driftwood through Arnold’s Bay and Bemus Bay and back to Long Point. From there they crossed to the west shore again, working north from Tom’s Point to Whitney Bay. The north harvesting crew also worked along the west shore from Tom’s Point north to Prendergast, then crossed to the west working from the Lutheran Camp into Dewittville Bay to Chautauqua Point, then crossed due to winds working from Lighthouse Point back towards Mayville Park.

The near shore crew worked along the east shore from Yost Road back through Bemus to Long Point, then crossed working north from Tom’s Point to Whitney Bay.

The mobi crew continued up the west shore from Ashville Bay to Prendergast.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 18.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 185 tons, or 370,000 pounds)
To date: 70.5 large truckloads removed (approximately 705 tons, or 1,410,000 pounds)

Harvesting crews are now working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, with limited shore work. Next week full shore crews will be active, along with two mobi crews.

Below is a link to a map of the milfoil treatment that was started this week by CLP. Some of the northern areas did not get treated on Wednesday as planned but will be treated in the upcoming weeks. Please be aware CLA and mobi crews will NOT be servicing treated areas for 2 weeks after treatments occur.

https://chqlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chautauqua-26-EWM-TA-map-Pre-treat-Final-3.pdf
Have a great weekend and Happy Father’s Day!!

Week of June 8-12, 2026

Week of June 8–12, 2026

Happy Friday! Another exciting week on the water. Weather was a factor all week, but crews did an amazing job! We are still only seeing small patches of vegetation, but with the weather we are having I am certain plants are there and growing.

This week the south harvesting crew and mobi crew tackled Burtis Bay. Then the harvesters worked along the east shore from Denslow to Greenhurst and through the Celoron narrows from Holiday Harbor to the Harbor Hotel. The mobi crew continued north along the west shore through Lakewood to Ashville Bay.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked north along the west shore from the CLA to Bly Bay, then through Stow south from Tom’s Point to Quigley Park. No worries, they will back at the area they missed on Monday.

The north harvesting crew worked along the shores of Dewittville Bay, then into Hartfield and on to Mayville Park, then continued through Mayville to the southern point of Chautauqua Institution. Once their full route was completed, they joined the mid-lake crew.

The near shore crew worked in Stow from Tom’s Point south to Ashville, then crossed to the east shore working from the Cheney farm to Yost Road.

LOAD COUNT
This week: 19 large truckloads removed (approximately 190 tons, or 380,000 pounds)
To date: 52 large truckloads removed (approximately 520 tons, or 1,040,000 pounds)

Harvesting crews are now working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, with limited shore work plus one mobi crew.

As a reminder, North Carolina State University has been awarded a grant from New York State to study lake maintenance performance and its impacts on Chautauqua Lake. Certain areas have been designated as no-activity zones, herbicide-only zones, or harvesting-only zones. As always, the CLA is committed to operating in compliance with all guidelines of the study. Harvesting can continue around your dock areas, but we must avoid the no-harvesting areas as best we can. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please reach out with any questions.

Have a great weekend! Thank you!

Week of June 1-5, 2026

Hello sunshine! What a great week on the water. Launches are very active — it looks like boaters are as ready for summer as we are here at the CLA!

Vegetation is sparse, however we are beginning to see growth in the bays. We are hopeful that our proactive approach this season will make a difference.

This week the mid-lake and south harvesting crews worked together from Long Point south along the east shore to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then through the Celoron narrows from Holiday Harbor to the Harbor Hotel and into Burtis Bay.

The north harvesting crew worked along the shores of Sea Lion Drive in Hartfield to Mayville Park, then continued through Mayville to Chautauqua Institution bell tower. They then crossed to Crosswinds and began back up the west shore into Dewittville Bay.

The near shore crew moved between several areas as needed. First, they worked in Hartfield along Sea Lion Drive cleaning up from the Memorial Day weekend storm, then continued through Mayville to Irwin’s Bay checking for areas of need. Crews then traveled back to Long Point and worked in Arnold’s Bay near Rock Marina. Next week a mobi crew will be added for additional near shore coverage.

This week: 15 large truckloads removed (approximately 150 tons, or 300,000 pounds)

TO DATE: 33 large truckloads removed (approximately 330 tons, or 660,000 pounds)

Harvesting crews are now working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, with limited shore work.

Have a great weekend!

Week of May 25-29, 2026

This week the mid-lake harvesting crew worked from Prendergast south to Tom’s Point, then continued south to Ashville Bay along the west shore. On the east shore, they worked from Long Point to Arnold’s Bay/Rock Marina, then north along both shores from Prendergast to Mayville and from the Vikings to Dewittville Bay and on to Sea Lion Drive in Hartfield.

The south crew worked from CLA south through Burtis Bay, then continued into the Celoron Narrows from the hotel to Holiday Harbor along the west shore and from Denslow on Old Fluvanna along the east shore to Bell Avenue.

The near shore crew worked from Tom’s Point in Stow to Prendergast along the west shore, then crossed to the east from the Vikings to Long Point and along Lakeside Drive in Bemus Bay.

Seven large truckloads were removed this week — approximately 70 tons, or 140,000 pounds. To date, 18 large truckloads have been removed — approximately 180 tons, or 360,000 pounds.

Harvesting crews are now working out of all three locations: Lakewood, Mayville, and Long Point, with limited shore work.

As a reminder, Chautauqua Lake Partnership (CLP) has been awarded a grant from New York State to study lake maintenance performance and its impacts on the lake. Certain areas have been designated as no-activity zones, herbicide-only zones, or harvesting-only zones. Harvesting can continue around your dock areas, but we must avoid the no-harvesting areas as best we can. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please reach out with any questions. More information and a map of study plots are available here: https://chqlake.org/ncsu-clp-study-2026-2029/

Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you!

Week of May 18–22, 2026

What a beautiful start to the week. Mid-week brought some cooler temperatures, but crews stayed on the water and had a productive week.

The mid-lake harvesting crew worked from Ashville Bay to Whitney Bay along the west shore and from Greenhurst to Sunset Bay along the east shore. The near shore crew worked from the bridge to Tom’s Point in Stow and from the bridge through Bemus and along Lakeside Drive. The south crew worked from CLA to Sherman’s Bay along the west shore and from Greenhurst to Denslow on Old Fluvanna along the east shore. They also worked the Celoron marina area and along the Harbor Hotel.

Seven large truckloads were removed this week — approximately 70 tons, or 140,000 pounds. To date, 11 large truckloads have been removed — approximately 110 tons, or 220,000 pounds.

Please note: herbicide applications were completed in several locations along the east shore. The two-week restriction period ended on Tuesday, and CLA has returned to service those areas.

Additionally, Chautauqua Lake Partnership (CLP) has been awarded a grant from New York State to study lake maintenance performance and its impacts on the lake. As part of this study, certain areas have been designated as no-activity zones, herbicide-only zones, or harvesting-only zones. Harvesting can continue around your dock areas, but we must avoid the no-harvesting areas as best we can. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please reach out with any questions. More information and a map of study plots are available here: https://chqlake.org/ncsu-clp-study-2026-2029/

Have a great holiday weekend. See you on the water!

Week of May 11-15, 2026

What a week to be on the water. Crews fought the wind, rain, and cold temperatures early in the week before sunshine arrived today. Despite Mother Nature, it was a productive week on the lake.

The debris crew finished up on Wednesday, removing dangerous woody debris from the lake.

A total of 16 truckloads were removed!

Once the debris work was complete, those crew members were transitioned to in-lake equipment operators, joining the harvesting crew.

The harvesting crew worked mid-lake this week.

Along the east shore, they worked from the casino south through Oriental Park to Bemus Creek, and north from Long Point to the Vikings Club.

Along the west shore, they worked through Hadley Bay, north through the Stow narrows to Whitney Bay, and on to Chautauqua Institution.

Four large truckloads were removed! That’s 40 tons, or 80,000 pounds.

Please note: herbicide applications were completed in several locations along the east shore. CLA has been asked to avoid those sites for two weeks. Once the two weeks are up, crews will again be servicing those areas.

Have a great weekend. See you all next week on the water!

2025 Work Summary

The 2025 season on Chautauqua Lake began with an intensive focus on debris removal. Throughout May, CLA crews cleared hazardous logs and storm-driven debris from the shoreline, ultimately removing over 40 truckloads. As conditions allowed, operators began early harvesting of navigational channels in unregulated areas while preparing equipment, training new crew members, and coordinating with ongoing lake science initiatives, including the Jefferson Project.

By early June, full harvesting operations were underway. Crews worked lake-wide (north, mid-lake, and south), cutting channels, clearing docks, skimming floating vegetation, and maintaining high-traffic recreational areas. Weekly totals quickly climbed into the tens of truckloads as growth surged, with Mobi units providing flexible, near-shore support on both shores. Even during short holiday weeks or weather disruptions, staff consistently adapted routes to meet the lake’s most urgent needs.

Through July and August, vegetation removal intensified, particularly in the southern basin, where rapid plant growth required multi-crew coordination day after day. During several peak weeks, CLA teams removed well over 100 truckloads, with some weeks nearing or surpassing two million pounds of vegetation. Crews worked continuously through Burtis Bay, Sherman’s Bay, Celoron, Lakewood, Hartfield, and Long Point, while also assisting with Starry Stonewort mitigation projects. Shore crews, harvesters, and Mobi teams collectively kept navigational channels open and shoreline areas usable for residents and visitors.

As the season wound down in September, crews continued to tackle the large mid-lake mass before transitioning to equipment removal and winterization. By the final week in-lake, the CLA had removed more nuisance plants and debris from Chautauqua Lake than in any previous year under current leadership — more than 1,200 large truckloads and nearly 90 small truckloads, representing over 24 million pounds of vegetation and debris. The season’s success was the result of coordinated effort, responsive adjustments to lake conditions, and strong community support.

The CLA removed 24,378,000 POUNDS of nuisance aquatic vegetation from Chautauqua Lake in 2025!

CLA Work Report Archives

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