The Chautauqua County Planning Board will be holding its Capital Projects Review meetings on May 3rd, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM in the Legislative Chambers Room of the Gerace Office Building at 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. If you should have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Courtney Domst at the Chautauqua County Department…
The Overview of the Model Solar Law course provides an introduction to land use and zoning considerations for solar as included in the Model Solar Law, a resource contained in NYSERDA’s Solar Guidebook for Local Governments. The course is primarily intended for municipal officials including local board members (such as Planning, Zoning, and local legislative…
n this webinar, we'll explore creative ways to build community and connect with people in your area who share your love of being outside during National Trails Day® on June 4, 2022. Presented by: Wesley Trimble, Communication and Creative Director, American Hiking Society Gary Marks, Enrichment Coordinator In this webinar, we'll explore creative ways to build…
Is your community ready for its aging Baby Boomers? This presentation provides land use planning and regulatory tools to help people in your community to age in place and live independently for as long as possible. Topics include housing choices, accessory dwelling units, Golden Zones, and senior friendly sidewalk and street designs that make a…
Learn how the American Community Survey (ACS) can be a useful tool for nonprofit organizations and their operations. In this webinar, we will go through an overview of the ACS including basics, history, topics included, and then a live demonstration of how to get data using data.census.gov. We will then highlight the importance of the…
Restoring an Ancient Pathway During the Pandemic Join members of the Trans Bhutan Trail team and MyBhutan to learn more about this unique nation from the perspective of the world’s newest long-distance trekking routes and how they restored an ancient pathway during the covid-19 pandemic. Presented by: Matthew R DeSantis, Founder, MyBhutan Tshering Dolkar, Marketing Manager, Trans…
Did you know that some Census Bureau geographies nest within other geographies? Understanding when these geographies (census blocks, census tracts, counties, etc.) interconnect and when they don't can be the key to finding Census Bureau data more easily and effectively. To find data successfully is to comprehend the underlying geographical hierarchy. In this session, learn about the interconnections of Census Bureau geographies in…
The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021 legalizing adult-use cannabis (also known as marijuana or recreational marijuana) in New York State. This course will provide an overview of the new cannabis legislation and a discussion of local zoning and planning issues. Register Here
How can planners make use of technology tools to advance sustainability goals? This course will introduce planners to the basics of sea level rise (SLR) science and impacts of stormwater on communities, including local and global differences. It will then introduce two key digital tools - the NOAA Digital Coast and Climate Central digital tools…
The Chautauqua County Planning Board will be holding its Capital Projects Review meeting on May 17th, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building at 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. If you should have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Courtney Domst at the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and…
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute, welcomes Mark White as he presents, “Using Census Data to Understand Youth Employment.” As the economy recovers from Covid-19, employers throughout Missouri face difficulties in finding…
The Chautauqua County Food Policy Council will be meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2PM. The meeting will be held at the Park United Methodist Church, 25 Maple Ave. Cassadaga, NY 14718. This meeting is open to the public. If you should have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Rebecca Wurster at the Chautauqua…
In this training, we will show you how to select geographic components like urban and rural, find which geographies are compatible with a dataset, and how to use the mapping feature on data.census.gov. You will also learn tips and tricks that will help with the selection of complex geographies like census tracts and block groups, vintage-based…
Please join us for a presentation on the latest Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) data showing which states have an undercount or overcount of their total population. The presentation will also provide information on census operations. This is the second PES data release. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Register Here
Kristin O’Neill, Assistant Director of the Committee on Open Government, will be presenting a virtual Open Meetings Law training program on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register Here
This presentation will provide the latest updates on a research project studying a bold new approach for creating official statistics and highlight the team’s efforts to explore measures of America’s people, places, and the economy through a comprehensive innovation they call the Curated Data Enterprise (CDE) Register Here
Learn about the important contributions that nurses can provide in making our communities healthy as people age and learn how you can engage a nurse to improve the livability of your community. The NOB represents national and state efforts by nurses and others working to build healthier communities in America. Their mission is to improve…
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NYS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS RELATED TO SEQRA PROCEDURES FOR THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the County Legislature of the County of Chautauqua will meet in the Legislature Chambers, Gerace Office Building, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, New York at 6:35 p.m.…
A Program to Reduce Trail Conflicts and Protect Resources The "Slow & Say Hello" program engages park visitors at popular trailheads to promote trail safety and resource protection. Presented by: Curt Kruger, Co-Founder and Current Director, Trail Partners Tom Boss, Off-Road & Events Director, Marin County Bicycle Coalition "Slow & Say Hello" engages park visitors at popular…
How do you keep your business growing while navigating challenges? Continued opportunities in global markets and federal government export assistance have helped many U.S. companies stay successful in recent years. Three U.S. exporters describe their experiences in this inspirational session. You’ll also hear from government trade experts about programs & services that are available to…
A National Trails Day Fireside Chat Join the presenter in this interactive fireside chat where she will share top tips and strategies to engage children on the trail. Attendees will be able to share ideas and thoughts with other attendees using interactive tools. Presented by: Wendy Gorton, Author, 50 Hikes with Kids Series Get ready…
The Clean Energy and Your Comprehensive Plan course provides an introduction to best practices and strategies for incorporating clean energy goals and objectives into a new or updated municipal comprehensive plan. The course is primarily intended for municipal staff including local board members (such as Planning, Zoning, and local legislative boards), committee members (such as…
This introductory course to the zoning board of appeals focuses on the statutory tests boards must follow to grant use and area variances and proper handling of zoning interpretations. Meeting procedures and notice requirements will also be discussed, along with the ZBA’s relationship with enforcement officials and the planning board, and the importance of making…