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Chautauqua Lake Association’s New Equipment Helps Clear Lake of Debris

When West Ellicott resident, Dora Cicchini, discovered a mammoth willow tree had fallen into an area of Chautauqua Lake in front of her home, she called several state agencies for help. She was informed the tree’s removal would be her responsibility. She then called the Chautauqua Lake Association for advice. Not long after, a large orange harvester with hydraulic arms and clam-shell graspers arrived and removed the tree before sunset....Click Here for full story.

CLA Says Natural Science is the Best Course for Monitoring Weed Growth

Cornell Scientist Presents Symposiums

Cornell University’s aquatic scientist, Robert Johnson, conducted two inter-active symposiums this week for the Chautauqua Lake Association called, “All We Had to Do Was Act Naturally.” He attributed some of this year’s dramatic weed reduction in parts of Chautauqua Lake to a tough trio of hearty insects; a mighty moth, a milfoil-loving weevil and a slender caddis fly... Click here for full story.

Cornell Scientist to Discuss Drastic Reduction of Weed Growth in Chautauqua Lake

The Chautauqua Lake Association is sponsoring a symposium entitled the “Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Plant Workshop” led by aquatic scientist Robert L. Johnson, manager of Cornell University's Research Pond Facility, on August 18th at 7 p.m. at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. A second workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th at 7 p.m. at The Casino in Bemus Point. The events are free for the public...Click Here for full story.

“Working Together” is the Goal of the Chautauqua Lake Association

Chautauqua Lake Association President, Edward (Tad) Wright, told more than 135 members that collaboration among all lake organizations must be the wave of the future at the 2008 annual meeting on Tuesday, June 30 at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club...Click Here for full story.

Schumer Tours Lake

On the heels of securing money to thwart the invasive weed Eurasian Milfoil that is rapidly spreading throughout Chautauqua Lake, today U. S. Senator Charles E. Schumer visited the lake for a firsthand look at the damage and to announce a new full-out assault to permanently eliminate the destructive weed...Click Here for full story.