CCE of Chautauqua County - Watershed Stewardship

Inspire & empower individuals and communities to become stewards of Chautauqua County watersheds, by raising awareness, inspiring appreciation & facilitating positive changes through active learning and hands-on experiences.

The program uses presentations, workshops and various media outlets to educate individuals, organizations & communities on watershed characteristics, threats to local watersheds and current management efforts to protect, restore & enhance our water resources throughout Chautauqua County.

By raising awareness of both the direct & indirect benefits of healthy watersheds, the program inspires a “new appreciation” of our local water resources and the importance of personal watershed stewardship.

By providing outreach in the form of, publications, media messages, hands-on workshops, technical assistance and community events the Watershed Stewardship Program empowers individuals to make positive changes that help restore and protect our local watersheds.

10 Ways to Be a Watershed Hero

Watershed Images

Drawing of the

Chautauqua Lake Watershed

by Mark Baldwin of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.

The Journey of a Water Drop...

Watershed Stations at Conservation Field Days

Betsy Hite, Watershed Steward, works closely with several Master Gardeners to prepare the Healthy Water Hopscotch and Journey of a Water Drop activities for this year's Conservation Field Days. This event provides Chautauqua County fifth grade students an opportunity to learn about the environment in a fun and interactive way.

Conservation Field Days Fun

Stewardship in Action

Watershed Stewardship In Action

Watershed-Wise Events, Workshops and Opportunites to Get Involved!

7/27/2009 1:00:00 PM - 8/3/2009 2:00:00 AM
Watershed-Wise Landscaping & Lawn Care Booth at Chautauqua County Fair
Conservation Building
Conservation Building

Want to Learn About Rain Barrels, Raingardens or Watershed-friendly Lawn Care? Wondering what to do about Shoreline or Streambank Erosion? Want to learn Simple Steps to Watershed Stewardship? Then stop by the Ways of Watershed Stewardship Booth at the Chautauqua County Fair. There will be demonstrations, displays and "how-to" flyers as well as information on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Can't wait to see you there!

7/11/2009 6:00:00 PM - 7/11/2009 8:00:00 PM
Rain Barrel Make & Take Workshop for Silver Creek Residents
Silver Creek DPW Garage
Silver Creek DPW Garage

This Event is for Silver Creek Residents Only

There will be a brief presentation followed by Rain Barrel Construction, Installation and Maintenance. Please use the contact info. at the top of the page to register for the event. Registration closes on Wednesday, July 8th at 5pm!

7/8/2009 9:00:00 PM - 7/8/2009 9:00:00 PM
Registration Closes for Silver Creek Rainbarrel Workshop

8/24/2009 6:00:00 PM - 8/25/2009 12:30:00 AM
2009 Healthy Landscapes ~ Healthy Waters Program & Workshop
Mission Meadows
Mission Meadows

Location Has Been Determined...

Camp Mission Meadows!!!

A Program of the Chautauqua Lake Watershed Education Program partnership between Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Featuring:

Rebecca Schneider, PhD (Dept of Natural Resources) of Cornell University
Jamie Vanucchi (Visiting Lecturer, Dept of Landscape Architecture) of

2-5 PM Lakescaping and Watershed Landscaping Workshop for Professionals (landscapers, designers, groundskeepers, agency personnel etc.)

6:30-8:30 PM Lakescaping and Watershed Landscaping Program for Homeowners

Please register for either event by e-mailing your name, address, and phone number to info@chautauquawatershed.org

There is no admission fee for these programs!!!

8/18/2009 8:30:00 PM - 8/18/2009 11:00:00 PM
Come Grill Us About Your Watershed
Long Point State Park
Long Point State Park

Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Plan

Open House & Walk Around Survey

With your help and input, the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission has been busy guiding the development of a Watershed Management Plan for Chautauqua Lake.

The goal is to develop a comprehensive plan of action that can be supported by the community and implemented. Policies and actions proposed at this open house will answer the questions:

What are our options for the WEED and SEDIMENT problem?
What can be done to slow down STREAM EROSION and LAND LOSSES?
How can we reduce FLOODING DAMAGE throughout the watershed?
What can TOWNS IN THE WATERSHED do to address these problems?
What can PROPERTY OWNERS do?
Is there anything that FARMERS and FORESTERS can do differently?

…the time has come to ask you if we’re on the right course.

Visit the Open House any time between 4:30 and 7:30 pm

Do a Walk Around Survey,
Have a free grilled hot dog or hamburger,
THEN GRILL US!

Free Admission, Free Parking. Rain or Shine – Free Hot Dogs and Hamburgers While They Last!

11/14/2009 3:00:00 PM - 11/14/2009 10:00:00 PM
Green Thumbs for Blue Watersheds Booth at the AAUW What's New Fair
Jamestown Community College - Hamilton Collegiate Building

Looking for unique and

WATERSHED-WISE gifts like...

Make-Your-Own Rainbarrel Kits,

Composters,

Native Wildflower Seed Mixes

Bee Poles?

Then stop by the Green Thumbs for Blue Watersheds Booth hosted by the Watershed Education and Master Gardener Programs of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Saturday 10-5

Sunday 10-4

11/15/2009 3:00:00 PM - 11/15/2009 9:00:00 PM
Green Thumbs for Blue Watersheds Booth at the AAUW What's New Fair
JCC Hamilton Collegiate Building

Looking for unique and

WATERSHED-WISE gifts like...

Make-Your-Own Rainbarrel Kits,

Composters,

Native Wildflower Seed Mixes

Bee Poles?

Then stop by the Green Thumbs for Blue Watersheds Booth hosted by the Watershed Education and Master Gardener Programs of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Saturday 10-5

Sunday 10-4

10/24/2009 3:30:00 PM - 10/24/2009 4:30:00 PM
Regional NYSFOLA Annual Meeting
Moonwinks Restaurant
Moonwinks Restaurant

10/27/2009 12:30:00 PM - 10/27/2009 1:30:00 PM
Value of Healthy Watersheds for Realtors
Chautauqua County Board of Realtors
Chautauqua County Board of Realtors

Do you sell lakeshore, stream, pond or wetland property?
What do watersheds have to do with property values?
What information should you share with new and potential waterfront property owners?
Find out the answers to these questions along with much more information at this presentation.

CCE of Chautauqua County - Watershed Stewardship

Contacts

Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Plan

Stewardship Links

Watershed Wise Lawn Care and Landscaping

Watershed Organizations and Information

Rain Harvesting: Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels

Watershed Fun

Watersheducation

For Land Managers, Highway Supervisors & Municiapl Officials

10 Ways to Be a Watershed Hero

Watershed Images

Drawing of the

Chautauqua Lake Watershed

by Mark Baldwin of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.

The Journey of a Water Drop...

Watershed Stations at Conservation Field Days

Conservation Field Days Fun

Conservation Field Days

Stewardship in Action

Rainbarrel Make and Take

Streambank Planting on Goose Creek

Watershed Stewardship In Action

Watershed-Wise Events, Workshops and Opportunites to Get Involved!

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