For my first Watershed Notes article, I felt inclined to talk about something that I am really passionate about. For those of you who know me – no, it is not about recycling or composting – it is about water conservation! The list of things that I am particularly passionate about is rather ...
I start many days at Audubon with a quick hike to the Blue Heron Overlook. It’s a fast hike that I can do in a few minutes, but it centers me and lets me focus on the day ahead. Sometimes there is amazing wildlife on the trails: otters, swans, and cranes; sometimes there is just a few ...
Much attention has been focused in recent months on finding a reliable, stable source of funding for Chautauqua Lake management and protection programs and deciding which activities should be prioritized for action in the lake and its watershed. It’s a good time to take a look at prior ...
When I venture outdoors, I usually end up in forests. I find myself meandering through evergreens in the winter, walking by flowing creeks in the spring and crunching through colorful leaves in the fall. Whatever the terrain, there are usually a variety of forests along the way. But every so ...
Different stakeholders seem to have arrived at some similar conclusions now that the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency has voted not to recommend the formation of a special lake tax district to the County Legislature. There appears to be a sort of consensus brewing based ...
Many of you might recall what being a “responsible” citizen and community member looked like back in 1953 — back when lawns were perfectly mowed, fertilized and weed-free. History tells us that gardens and landscaping were once limited to those with land, money, and free time. ...