Author: Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium

The Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium recognizes the importance of identifying and eradicating aquatic invasive plant species, and we support aggressive action, including herbicide use, to prevent newly-arrived species from becoming established within an ecosystem.

by Becky Nystrom Where land meets lake and green things grow, life abounds. Wild and wet natural shorelines of the Chautauqua-Conewango watershed are home to thousands of species and the gifts of nature…and invite your gentle presence. Overhanging branches of old black willows, maples, viburnums, and dogwoods offer shelter, shade, and fish-spawning habitat at the water’s edge, and roots of …

In honor of World Water Day, we’re shedding light on a few facts about water that put the work of Waterkeepers into perspective.  1) 2.2 billion people live without access to clean water That’s 28 percent of the world’s population, or more than 1 in 4 people — and 2 million of them live right here in the U.S.  This …

During the winter – this year especially – we often yearn for the fun times we spend on our region’s waterways during the warmer months.  As we await the arrival of spring, we invite you to explore this gallery of photographs by Jeanne Wiebenga which features some of the waterways within our watershed. Jeanne will be collaborating with other photographers …

Warmest Summer Greetings, I hope you are well and have been able to enjoy being outside during this year of change and uncertainty.  I’m sure you’ll agree that being near and around water has always made our outdoor experiences here more complete.  Water is a part of us and I am inviting you to be a part of protecting it.  …