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SUMMARY:Protecting Chautauqua County Lands: The Bear Lake Story\, with the Western NY Land Conservancy and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:The Bear Lake Preserve is a key piece in a growing conservation corridor in northern Chautauqua County. Together with the nearby College Lodge Forest\, protected in 2022\, and Floating Fen\, protected in 2023\, these lands will form a connected network of forests\, wetlands\, and wildlife habitat totaling nearly 1\,000 acres across 2.5 miles. \nThis corridor is also an important component of the WNY Wildway\, a landscape-scale vision to protect and connect large natural areas so plants and animals can move freely across Western New York. Bear Lake lies within a priority linkage and helps close critical gaps between previously protected lands. That connectivity supports healthier wildlife populations and strengthens the region’s resilience to climate change.\n​ \nWith Bear Lake Preserve added\, a continuous ribbon of protected land is taking shape\, one that improves water quality\, stores carbon\, reduces habitat fragmentation\, and creates new opportunities for education and low-impact recreation. Each project builds on the last\, creating a lasting legacy of connected conservation.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/protecting-chautauqua-county-lands-the-bear-lake-story/
LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes
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