Work Reports

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

 

 

This week, CLA crews continued south working from Long Point along both the east and west shores. They continued along the west shore from Whitney Bay to Ashville Bay. Additionally, they worked along the west shore from Lakeside Drive to Colburns.

5 truckloads were removed this week. That brings our total to date to an estimated 8,680,000 pounds.

Next week, the crews will move equipment south to the shop, checking along both shores as they go down lake.

This week, CLA crews worked south from Mayville Park along both the east and west shores. They made their way to Long Point along the east shore and to Whitney Bay along the west shore. Additionally, work was done in upper Stow and along the start of Lakeside Drive.

14 truckloads were removed this week, which brings our total to date to an estimated 8,580,000 pounds.

Included in that total, the mobi’s have removed an estimated 1,500,000 pounds.

Next week, the crews will continue south along both shores.

This week, the CLA removed 14 large truckloads from Chautauqua Lake, an estimated 280,000 pounds.  We had 2 crews working at various locations throughout the lake, plus two mobi crews hard at work.

The south harvesting crew continued north along the west shore from the Harbor Hotel to Quigley Park.

The shore crew completed their route along the east shore from Sheldon Hall to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then continued north along the west shore from Celoron Park to Sherman’s Bay.

The north crew worked together along the Mayville Park area to Thum Road.

The north mobi crew continued north along the west shore from the Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower to Mayville Park, then continued to Dewittville Bay.

The south mobi crew continued north through Sherman’s Bay, making their way along Ashville Bay Rd.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 415 large truckloads = an estimated 8,300,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 1,420,000 pounds.

Next Tuesday, we will begin a final check of the lake. Working north to south skimming and providing shore work as needed.

This week, the CLA removed 16 large truckloads. That’s an estimated 320,000 pounds. We had 2 crews working at various locations throughout the lake. Plus, two mobi crews hard at work out there.

SOUTH
The south harvesting crew continued south along the east shore from Greenhurst to Denslow, then crossed to the Celoron Marina area working north to the Harbor Hotel.

The shore crew continued north along the west shore from Sherman’s Bay to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm, working south to Sheldon Hall.

MID-LAKE
The mid-lake harvesters assisted the mobi crews with harvesting as needed along the route.

NORTH
The north crew worked together along the Mayville Park area to Hartfield, then from Prendergast Point north along the west shore back to the Mayville Park.

MOBI
The north mobi crew continued south along the east shore from Crosswinds to Long Point and on to the Casino, then crossed at the Ferry to Stow, working north to the Chautautauqua Institution Bell Tower.

The south mobi crew continued south along the east shore from Yost Rd. to Denslow, then crossed to Celoron, working north to Sherman’s Bay.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 401 large truckloads = an estimated 8,020,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 1,370,000 pounds.

This week, the CLA removed 21 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 420,000 pounds. Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and two mobi crews were also hard at work out there.

The south harvesting crew continued north along the west shore from Vukote to Ashville Bay, then, crossed to the Cheney Farm, working south along the east shore to Heineman Rd.

The shore crew continued north along the west shore from the CLA to Sherman’s Bay.

The mid-lake harvesters assisted the mobi and shore crews.

The shore crew completed their route along the west shore from Camp Chautauqua to Chaut Institution, then crossed to the Lutheran Camp, working south to Bemus Bay.

The north crew worked together this week from Shorelands to Dewittville Bay. They also worked along the Mayville Park area.

The north mobi crew continued from Prendergast Point to Mayville Park, then south along the east shore to Crosswinds.

The south mobi crew continued north from Cheneys Point to the Stow Ferry, then crossed to the Casino, working south to Yost Rd.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 385 large truckloads = an estimated 7,700,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 1,220,000 pounds.

This week, the CLA removed 30 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 600,000 pounds. Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and two mobi crews were also hard at work out there.

The south harvesting crew continued north along the west shore from Burtis Bay to Smith Boys. Navigational paths were also harvested near Ashville Bay Marina. The shore crew continued south from Greenhurst to Denslow, completing their route along the east shore, then crossed to Celoron park, working north to the CLA.

The mid-lake harvesters worked south from Canterbury to Stow, then assisted the mobi and shore crews. The shore crew completed their route along the east shore from Willowbrook to the Cheney Farm, then crossed to Ashville Bay working north to Camp Chautauqua.

The north crew worked together this week from  Shorelands to Dewittville Bay.

The north mobi crew worked along the east shore from Shorelands south to the bridge, then crossed to Stow, working north to Prendergast Point. 

The south mobi crew continued north along the west shore from Sherman’s Bay to Cheneys Point.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 364 large truckloads = an estimated 7,280,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 1,120,000 pounds.

This week, the CLA removed 34 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 680,000 pounds.

Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and two mobi crews were also hard at work out there.

The south harvesting crew completed their route along the east shore to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then crossed to the Celeron marina area and worked north through the Harbor Hotel. The shore crew continued north through Sherman’s Bay to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the east shore, working south from the Cheney Farm to Greenhurst.

The mid-lake harvesters assisted the mobi crews at the beginning of the week and then worked their way north from Ashville Bay to Chautauqua Institution. The shore crew completed their route along the west shore from Ashville Bay to Chautauqua Institution, then crossed to the Lutheran Camp, working south back to Lakeside Drive.

The north crew worked together this week from Lighthouse Point to Mayville Park, then continued through Hartfield Bay to Shorelands.

The mobi crews worked together along the east shore from Sunset Bay to Shore Acres Marina. Then the north mobi crew crossed to the west shore working north from Ashville Bay to Mayville Park and into Hartfield Bay. The south mobi crew continued south along the east shore to Denslow on Old Fluvanna, then crossed to Celoron Park working north to Sherman’s Bay.

 

To date, the CLA crews have removed 334 large truckloads = an estimated 6,680,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 990,000 pounds.

This week, the CLA removed 32 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 640,000 pounds.

Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and two mobi crews were also hard at work out there.

SOUTH CREW

  • Harvesting crew completed their route along the west shore to Ashville Bay, then crossed to the Cheney Farm and worked south to Bell Ave.
  • Shore crew continued through Burtis Bay then headed north along the west shore to Sherman’s Bay.

MID-LAKE CREW

  • Harvesters worked their way south along the east shore from Camp Onyhasa to Lakeside Drive where they met up with the shore crew.
  • Both crews continued south along the east shore to Bellview Point.

NORTH CREW

  • worked together from Camp Onyahsa south to the Lutheran Camp, then crossed to Chautauqua Institution working north to Lighthouse Point.

MOBI CREWS

  • The north mobi crew worked along Hartfield Bay, then continued south to Sunset Bay.
  • The south mobi crew continued through Burtis Bay working north to Big Tree Rd area of Sherman’s Bay.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 300 large truckloads = an estimated 6,000,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 890,000 pounds.

This week, the CLA removed 32 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 640,000 pounds.

Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and two mobi crews were also hard at work out there.

The south harvesting and shore crew completed the east shore from Greenhurst to the Cheney Farm, then they crossed to Celoron. Harvesters worked from the marinas north to Park Lane. The shore crew started at the Celoron Park, making their way to Longview in Burtis Bay.

The mid-lake harvesters and shore crew made their way from Arnolds Bay south to the Cheney Farm, then crossed to Ashville, working north to Chautauqua Institution. The harvesters then assisted the north in Hartfield Bay, Dewittville Bay, and south to Camp Onyahsa. The shore crew continued their route, crossing to the Lutheran Camp, working south back to Long Point.

The north crew worked together from Camp Onyahsa south to the Lutheran Camp, then went back to Hartfield Bay.

The north mobi crew worked along the west shore from the Stow Ferry north to Mayville Park, then continued into Hartfield Bay.

The south mobi crew worked along the east shore from the Bemus Ferry area to Denslow on Old Fluvanna. Then crossed to Celoron, working north into Burtis Bay.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 268 large truckloads = an estimated 5,360,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 640,000 pounds.

This week, the CLA removed 37 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 740,000 pounds.

Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and a mobi crew were also hard at work out there.

The south harvesting and shore crew worked from Denslow Ave on Old Fluvanna north to Greenhurst Bay.

The mid-lake crew assisted the north in Dewittville Bay. Then Friday picked up where they left off in Arnold’s Bay working south along the east shore to Lakecrest, near Colburns.

The north crew worked together with the mid-lake crew from Shorelands through Dewittville Bay.

The mobi crew worked in the north this week. Beginning in Dewittville Bay then heading south to Long Point, and onto Lakeside Drive.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 236 large truckloads = an estimated 4,720,000 pounds! Included in that total, the mobis have removed an estimated 490,000 pounds.

This week we removed 28 large truckloads! That’s an estimated 560,000 pounds. Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and a mobi crew were also hard at work out there.

The South Harvesting Crew worked from the Celoron marinas north along the west shore to Smith Boys. The South Shore Crew continued north along the west shore through Sherman’s Bay to Lakeside Drive, Ashville.

The Mid-Lake Crew worked together along the east shore from Liberty Street in Bemus Bay to Shore Acres/Arnold’s Bay. Then, due to an algal bloom, relocated to assist the north crew in Hartfield Bay.

The North Crew worked together from Chautauqua Institution to Mayville Park. Then to Hartfield Bay where they were joined by the Mid-Lake Crew. In two days, they removed 14 truckloads from Hartfield Bay making their way to Elmwood.

 



The Mobi Crew worked in the south this week through Ashville Bay marina area. Then, moved to assist the north crew in Hartfield Bay.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 199 large truckloads = an estimated 3,980,000 pounds!

This was the first week of CLA shore crews! Once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. Three shore crews and a mobi crew were added. Though we didn’t have the best weather, we removed 16 large truckloads this week.

The southern harvesting crew continued north along the east shore from Bell Avenue to the Cheney Farm. Then, today, they worked from the Harbor Hotel to Celoron Park. The shore crew worked north along the west shore from the CLA to Stoneman Ave in Sherman’s Bay.

The mid-lake crew worked together along the west shore from Ashville Bay to Woodlawn. Then, along Bemus Bay from Long Point to Liberty Street.

The north crew worked together along Bird & Tree, then Sea Lion Drive to Knight Road. Additionally, paths were harvested as needed in Hartfield Bay.

The mobi crew worked in the south this week along the Lakewood shore and into Sherman’s Bay. Then, on to Ashville. Stopping along Loomis Bay Rd.

Please note that we have been asked not to harvest in treated areas for 2 weeks. The treatment was expected to take place on 6/15/2023. We assume it took place as scheduled. For additional information regarding the treatment areas please contact your town or village. This is not a CLA program. We are simply making you aware.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 171 large truckloads = an estimated 3,420,000 pounds!

 


Though a short week because of Monday’s holiday, once again, all 6 harvesters worked at various locations throughout the lake. We removed 22 large truckloads this week.

The South Crew continued north along the east shore of Old Fluvanna to Bell Avenue.

The Mid-Lake Crew continued north along the west shore from Magnolia to the Bell Tower at Chautauqua Institution, then crossed to the east shore, working south from the Lutheran Camp back to Long Point.

The North Crew worked along the west shore from CI to the Mayville Park. Then, continued along Sea Lion Drive towards Knight Road.

Additionally, several piles were collected by truck.

Please note that we have been asked not to harvest in treated areas for 2 weeks. The treatment was expected to take place on 6/15/2023. We assume it took place as scheduled. For additional information regarding the treatment areas please contact your town or village. This is not a CLA program. We are simply making you aware.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 155 large truckloads = an estimated 3,100,000 pounds!

Next week, shore crews including Mobis will begin.

Not our most productive week due to the weather, but 25 large truckloads were removed this week from Chautauqua Lake! We had 6 harvesters working throughout the lake in various locations.

  • The South Crew worked in the narrows through the Celoron marinas, creating navigational lanes. From there, they worked north along Old Fluvanna from Denslow to Bittersweet.
  • The Mid-Lake Crew worked north from Niets Crest/Bly Bay area to Hadley Bay. Then, they continued north along the west shore from Toms Point to Magnolia.
  • The North Crew worked along the east shore in Shore Acres and Arnold’s Bay. Then, they relocated to assist the Mid-Lake Crew due to the herbicide treatment occurring in that area.

Included in the total was 5 dump truck loads that were picked up from Lakewood residents who called our office informing us of raked piles.

** Please note that we have been asked not to harvest in treated areas for 2 weeks. The treatment was expected to take place on 6/15/2023. We have yet to hear that everything went as planned, but assumed it took place as scheduled. For additional information regarding these treatment areas please contact your town or village. This is not a CLA program, we are simply making you aware.

Due to the uncertainty of the weather today we decided to move equipment to Mayville on Tuesday.

To date, the CLA crews have removed 133 large truckloads, an estimated 2,660,000 pounds!

47 large truckloads were removed this week from Chautauqua Lake!

We had 6 harvesters working throughout the lake in various locations. 

  • The South Crew worked from CLA north to Sherman’s Bay. Then south from the CLA through the Celoron marinas. 
  • The Mid-Lake Crew worked north from Ashville Bay to Bly Bay. Then, they had to be relocated due to an equipment obstacle. No fear, they will be back to the area next week, working north to Hadley Bay. 
  • The North Crew worked along the east shore just below the bridge, then along Shore Acres and into Arnold’s Bay.

Additionally, we spent 2 weeks pre-season with reduced crews, focusing on the areas with large curly leaf growth hindering boat traffic. 61 truckloads were removed during those 2 weeks from the Celoron Marina area, Sherman’s Bay and Stow.

To date the CLA crews have removed 108 large truckloads = an estimated 2,160,000 pounds!

 

 

 

 

 

CLA Work Report Archives

To review annual activity reports dated prior to 2017, please call the office at 716-763-8602.   

 

 

 

 

JJ