 In this issue:
DEC participated in the 2026 Chautauqua Lake Symposium on March 21, 2026. This symposium brings together partners committed to protecting and enhancing the long-term health of Chautauqua Lake.
DEC provided updates on:
- The Remedial Investigation Work Plan at the Mayville PFAS site;
- Wetland Law Implementation and available general permits;
- TMDL Watershed Implementation plan, internal loading study, and nutrient management;
- Submitted 2026 herbicide permits; and
- Chautauqua Lake fisheries.
A full recording of the symposium as well as links to presenter slides is available on the Chautauqua County website.
Chad Staniszewski, DEC Region 9, speaks at the Chautauqua Lake Symposium
DEC held two well attended public meetings this month to discuss the status of walleye in Chautauqua Lake. Bureau of Fisheries staff presented current information on the walleye population in Chautauqua Lake and future management goals and objectives. Attendees then engaged fisheries staff by asking insightful questions based on their firsthand observations.
Jim Markham, Region 9 Fisheries Manager, discusses Chautauqua Lake walleye
DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced the release of the DEC Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Roadmap (PDF) to inform short- and long-term HAB management efforts across New York State into the future. The HAB Roadmap provides a guide for DEC, the public, and other researchers to further the statewide mission to address HABs and their impacts on water quality.
The Roadmap includes six focus areas:
- Monitoring and Assessment
- Water Quality Standards and Guidance Values
- Planning and Implementation
- General and In-Waterbody Mitigation Research
- Permitting In-Waterbody Mitigation Practices
- Public Outreach and Reporting
With this clearly defined approach, DEC will continue its efforts and nation-leading investments in HAB management, research, and improvements to water quality.
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