CLA Says Chautauqua Lake Is in Good Shape for July 4th

Chautauqua Lake is in good shape for the July 4th holiday. That's according to Doug Conroe, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Lake Association. CLA crews were busy this past week, removing approximately 720,000 pounds of vegetation from the lake. Conroe says the weeds so far are nothing more than a "minor annoyance," but adds that there are some areas where lakegoers should take caution...

Doug Conroe: be careful in the Celoron area

Conroe says the water is warm and great for swimmers in all but a few places, where there have been reports of minor harmful algal blooms...

Doug Conroe: some minor HABs

Conroe suggests following the old adage, "If it doesn't look good, don't go in there." The lack of rain has led to a lake level that's lower than ideal, but all boat launches are still functioning. The CLA is once again selling $3 flares at many shoreline stores for the ring of fire around Chautauqua Lake at 10:00 PM on Monday. Flare money supports the CLA's projects in and around the lake.

Photo by the Chautauqua Lake Association