Chautauqua Lake continues to serve as an important hub of environmental research and development, thanks to the work of many different partners.
The Alliance supports the collaborative efforts of the many research groups working around the area each year to provide stakeholders with new data to better inform management decisions that can positively impact the lake and watershed. The comprehensive, science-based approach includes leading-class research teams, like The Jefferson Project, Bowling Green State University, State University of New York at Fredonia, SUNY Oneonta, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, North Carolina State University, and others, working collaboratively to increase their effectiveness, limit redundancy, and employ a “science toward solutions” approach to provide decision makers with actionable data and information to help inform sound and sustainable lake management actions.
Chautauqua Lake Research Panels and Conferences
- Click here to view a recording of the 2025 Chautauqua Lake Symposium hosted by Chautauqua County.
- Click here to view a recording of the 2024 Chautauqua Lake Symposium hosted by Chautauqua County.
- Click here to view a summary of the 2023 Chautauqua Lake Conference hosted by Chautauqua Institution.
- Click here to view a recording of the 2022 Chautauqua Lake Water Quality Conference hosted by Chautauqua Institution.
- Click here to view a recording of the 2021 Chautauqua Lake Water Quality Research Panel.
- Click here to view a recording of the 2020 Chautauqua Lake Water Quality Research Panel.
The Jefferson Project
- Click here to view The Jefferson Project at Chautauqua Lake’s 2023 Final Report, which was presented to the Chautauqua County Legislature on January 24, 2024. Click here to view the report’s public question-and-answer document. To view a video recording of the presentation please click here.
- Click here to see an overview of The Jefferson Project’s work on Chautauqua Lake.
- Click here to visit The Jefferson Project at Lake George’s website.
Harmful Algal Blooms
Lake Data and Surveys
Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Data Mapping Program (CLAD)
Independent Third-Party Monitor For Chautauqua Lake
- 2020 Herbicide Treatment Program — Independent Third-Party Monitor For Chautauqua Lake Macrophyte Management
- 2019 Herbicide Treatment Program — Independent Third-Party Monitor For Chautauqua Lake Macrophyte Management
Alliance-partnered projects are made possible thanks to the work of many dedicated partners, with funding generously provided by The Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Holmberg Foundation, Hultquist Foundation, County of Chautauqua, New York State, academic researchers and their institutions, and private contributors.