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6 days ago4 min read
Local Trees Are Calling for Help
Quietly infiltrating the great expanse of forests throughout New York State, invasive pest species continue to wreak havoc on countless...


Jan 254 min read
Algae vs. Plants
This Sentinel 2 satellite photo of Chautauqua Lake shows abundant algal growth in the southern basin and a much clearer northern basin....


Jan 113 min read
It's Snow Joke Outside
Western New York is getting its fair share of snow right now. Six days into 2025, and Jamestown already has more snow than it had in the...


Dec 28, 20242 min read
LakeScapes – New Year, New Name!
It’s that time of year when snow echoes its beautiful silence. Most people are watching this beautiful display of winter all cozy and...


Dec 14, 20243 min read
Fighting Plants With Plants
The phrase “fight fire with fire” is not just an idiom – it actually works in practice. For example, when combating forest fires, crews...


Nov 30, 20243 min read
Conserving Lands to Maximize Public Benefits
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and enhance the quality, scenic beauty, and ecological health of the lands...


Nov 16, 20243 min read
What Are Nature Preserves?
What are nature preserves, and why does Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy have them? Our planet has a total of 6,555 national parks....


Nov 2, 20242 min read
Let The Leaves Fall
As the late summer yellows and purples of goldenrod and aster fade and hummingbirds wave good-bye to western New York, we watch in awe as...


Oct 19, 20243 min read
At Home In Nature
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s mission is sharply focused on protecting areas that have the highest ecological, hydrological, and...


Oct 5, 20243 min read
Leave Your Leaves as Habitat & Fertilizer
We’ve come to that time of year when we must decide how to manage the leaves that are falling on our yards and grounds. We humans are the...


Sep 21, 20243 min read
Water Is A Precious Resource
Here at Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, we protect the land that protects the water. Even though we are nestled on Chautauqua Lake, as...


Sep 7, 20243 min read
Mini-Meadow Madness!
As the summer sun wains and the cool, crisp nights of fall encroach, we all start thinking about pumpkins, cider, and beautiful fall...


Sep 2, 20242 min read
Safe Travels!
Our Loomis Goose Creek Osprey family has completed its fifth breeding season, and one by one – first Femke (in early August), then Hauke,...


Aug 24, 20243 min read
Following the Beauty of our Lakes Downstream
Summertime is wonderful in Chautauqua County! Residents and visitors to our area are well aware of the recreational opportunities that...


Aug 16, 20242 min read
Prepping for the Long Way South
Our Loomis Osprey trio has fledged but is still around and seem to love exploring their surroundings! One day they enjoy being fed by...


Aug 10, 20243 min read
Conservation Opportunities Through NYS 30x30
The New York State 30x30 amendments to the Environmental Conservation Law adopted in 2022 set the goal of conserving 30% of lands and...


Jul 30, 20241 min read
The Triplets Have Fledged!
Our Loomis Goose Creek Preserve resident Osprey pair, Femke and Hauke, have once again raised a family of three chicks - for the second...


Jul 26, 20243 min read
FAQs
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy staff gets asked numerous questions about watersheds and water quality. Here are some of our more...


Jul 19, 20241 min read
Practice Makes Perfect!
Our Loomis Goose Creek Preserve Osprey triplets are getting close to fledging! While dad Hauke keeps bringing fresh fish to fulfill their...


Jul 13, 20243 min read
Keep Our View Blue
When we think of the color blue, what comes to mind? A cloudless sky? Our wondrous open spaces? Crystal-clear water? The color blue has...
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