News

The Post-Journal reported on September 1 that the town of Ellery is backing a county grant application to dredge a portion of Bemus Creek, a tributary that feeds into Chautauqua Lake that has been prone to flooding and sediment buildup in recent years. The proposed project,…

In a Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Alliance update published in the Post-Journal on Tuesday, August 18, the article details this season’s lake management work, including how collaboration among the Chautauqua Lake Partnership, CLA, and Alliance partners helped the lake avoid a repeat of 2025’s intense plant…

In a Post-Journal article published Friday, August 14, North Carolina State University researchers are covered beginning their annual aquatic plant survey on Chautauqua Lake, with results expected to build on data from the 2024 and 2025 surveys. The article also touches on the state-backed weed management…

Spectrum News 1 reporter Mark Goshgarian visited Chautauqua Lake to take a closer look at invasive species and how they’re identified and managed. The piece, which aired July 16, features Heather Nolan-Caskey walking through the CLA’s harvesting work and lake consultant AJ Reyes of GEI Consultants…

In a WIVB News 4 segment that aired on July 15, Heather Nolan-Caskey, General Manager of the CLA, spoke about this summer's improved conditions on the lake compared to last year, including higher boat traffic over the Fourth of July weekend and a more proactive approach…