Wendel, CLA Optimistic About Chautauqua Lake Conditions After Second Boat Tour

One of the best ways to beat the heat this week is to get out on the waters of Chautauqua Lake, and the county's top elected official says this year may be the best in some time. County Executive P.J. Wendel recently took a second tour to check lake conditions with Chautauqua Lake Association General Manager Heather Nolan-Caskey. In particular, Wendel noted a big difference in places like Burtis Bay, compared to a year ago...

P.J. Wendel: lake conditions are better

Wendel says the later onset of hot weather may have helped curb the weed growth, but adds that the CLA getting out earlier to harvest weeds was a major factor...

P.J. Wendel: preventing weeds from growing

Wendel adds the north basin also looks good, though there is some algae growth in some places. He says, though, that so far there have been no significant reports of harmful algal blooms in the water.

Watch County Executive P.J. Wendel's tour with Heather Nolan-Caskey below.

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