Watershed Raising Money To Save Wildlife Habitat
By DENNIS PHILLIPS
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7/24/2007 - MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy needs $60,000 by Aug. 15 to preserve 300 feet of waterfront and 12 acres of wetland and forest wildlife habitat.
John Jablonski III, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy executive director, said the group wants to protect the land because it's important conservation site located on the outlet of Chautauqua Lake that is home to a variety of species of birds and wildlife. Plus, the land is an important safety valve to protecting the lake from flooding lakeshore properties.
''We hope by piecing parcels together to have a large enough habitat to have eagles nesting in the area,'' he said.
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has led efforts to conserve more than 570 acres and 1.8 miles of shoreline around Chautauqua Lake and its outlet. The Conservancy's Outlet Greenway Preserve initiative has conserved 68 acres and 3,780 feet of shoreline along the outlet.
The potential outlet site that the Conservancy would like to conserve is accessible from Old Fluvanna Road and is currently under purchase contract. The Conservancy has raised $26,000 toward the $60,000 to purchase the property. Even though the group only has a month to still raise $34,000, Jablonski is confident the money will be raised.
''During the last couple weeks we've had several businesses and individuals make contributions, they've made some really nice donations,'' he said.
Jablonski also said the project is partial being funded through a $20,000 federal grant.
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is the only organization in the area working to conserve land, ensuring preservation to water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, rivers and streams. Established in 1990, the Conservancy has more than 3,000 members who support its work.
Donations can be sent to the Conservancy at 413 N. Main St., Jamestown, New York 14701 or donations can be made online at www.chautauquawatershed.org.
John Jablonski III, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy executive director, said the group wants to protect the land because it's important conservation site located on the outlet of Chautauqua Lake that is home to a variety of species of birds and wildlife. Plus, the land is an important safety valve to protecting the lake from flooding lakeshore properties.
''We hope by piecing parcels together to have a large enough habitat to have eagles nesting in the area,'' he said.
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has led efforts to conserve more than 570 acres and 1.8 miles of shoreline around Chautauqua Lake and its outlet. The Conservancy's Outlet Greenway Preserve initiative has conserved 68 acres and 3,780 feet of shoreline along the outlet.
The potential outlet site that the Conservancy would like to conserve is accessible from Old Fluvanna Road and is currently under purchase contract. The Conservancy has raised $26,000 toward the $60,000 to purchase the property. Even though the group only has a month to still raise $34,000, Jablonski is confident the money will be raised.
''During the last couple weeks we've had several businesses and individuals make contributions, they've made some really nice donations,'' he said.
Jablonski also said the project is partial being funded through a $20,000 federal grant.
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is the only organization in the area working to conserve land, ensuring preservation to water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, rivers and streams. Established in 1990, the Conservancy has more than 3,000 members who support its work.
Donations can be sent to the Conservancy at 413 N. Main St., Jamestown, New York 14701 or donations can be made online at www.chautauquawatershed.org.
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