"Recreational Trail receives $1.5 million grant" from the
Saturday, April 22, 2000 issue of the County Chronicle
Little Valley - Lt. Governor Mary O. Donohue announced that TAE-21 funding was approved for 12.13 mile recreational trail to be created on the abandoned rail road bed that runs from Salamanca City line to the Village of Cattaraugus in the amount of nearly 1.5 million dollars. This is the largest grant of its type ever to be received in Cattaraugus County.
The railroad bed, now known as the Iroquois Recreational Trail, will be used throughout the year by bicyclists, naturalist and bird watchers, hikers, horseback riders, snowmobiles, and anyone else that wants to commune with nature. Motorized vehicles, trail-bikes, motorcycles, ATV's will be prohibited on the trail.
Brad Walters, Chairman of the Southern Tier Association for the Rails to Trails (S.T.A.R.T.), which is the steering committee for the recreational trail project stated, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have been working diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner. The village of Little Valley was the sponsor for the grant and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation (CLDC) was the applicant. Tammy Buchhardt, Village Clerk and Rick LeFeber, Executive Director of the CLDC co-wrote the grant and should be commended for their work," Walters said.
Rick LeFeber, when asked to comment on the project said, "The Village of Little Valley, Mayor Bonnie Bigelow and Tammy Buchhardt made this possible. Trail projects in other communities have suffered because they could not get a municipality to step forward and sponsor them. Little Valley's spirit, commitment and efforts set the stage for successfully receiving this grant."
The IDA is in the process of transferring the railroad bed to the CLDC. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, May 20, at 12:30 pm at the end of Main Street in the Village of Little Valley. The area a the end of Main Street will be the starting point for future construction. A Friendship Arch is to be erected along with a pavilion, rest rooms and a picnic area. the trail, from Route 353 South of the Village, to 353 North of the Village, is to be black topped.
Tim Jackson, a director for the CLDC stated, "The rapid accomplishments of the people involved in this project plus the financial support from both the NYS Department of Transportation and funding under the Recreational Trails Program speaks well of what can be accomplished when we all work together for our communities best interests. Senator Pat McGee and Assemblywoman Cathy Young vigorously supported this project and have been extremely instrumental in attaining this funding for the region. We would like to thank them for their support."
Senator Pat McGee said, "By enhancing existing resources, we're making a commitment to the people of the Southern Tier and its tourism industry. From biking to bird watching, our tourists and residents will have an even greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoor recreation already known throughout the area."
"The success that this project is currently enjoying and will continue to experience is the direct result of a grass roots consensus and the belief that existing resources can be reused to create new opportunities and benefits to our region. Commitment, common sense, involvement and determination by local residents, organizations and governmental agencies made this all possible," stated Rick LeFeber.
Saturday, April 22, 2000
Friday, April 21, 2000
Rails to Trails receives Grant Money - Special-E-Fects
"Rails to Trails receives Grant Money" from the
Friday, April 21, 2000 issue of the Special-E-Fects
Nearly $1.5 Million Grant Awarded for Southern Tier Recreational Trail Project.
Lt. Governor Mary O. Donohue announced that TEA-21 funding was approved for a 12.13 mile recreational trail to be created on the abandoned rail road bed that runs from the Salamanca City line to the Village of Cattaraugus in the amount of nearly 1.5 million dollars. This is the largest grant of its type ever to be received in Cattaraugus County.
The rail bed, now known as the Iroquois Recreational Trail, will be used throughout the year by bicyclists, naturalist and bird watchers, hikers, horseback riders, snowmobilers and anyone else that wants commune with nature. Motorized vehicles, trail bikes, motorcycles and all other terrain vehicles will be prohibited on the trail.
Brad Walters, Chairman of the Southern Tier Association for Rails to Trails (S.T.A.R.T.), which is the steering committee for the recreational trail project stated, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have been working diligently to created this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner. The Village of Little Valley was the sponsor for the grant and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation (CLDC) was the applicant. Tammy Buchhardt, Village Clerk and Rick LeFeber, Executive Director of the CLDC co-wrote the grant and should be commended for their work, "Walters added.
Rick LeFeber, when asked to comment on the project said, "The village of Little Valley, Mayor Bonnie Bigelow and Tammy Buchhardt made this possible. Trail project in out communities have suffered because they could not get a municipality to step forward and sponsor them. Little Valley's spirit, commitment and efforts set the stage for successfully receiving this grant."
The IDA is in the process of transferring the rail road bed to the CLDC. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, May 20th at 12:30pm at the end of Main Street in the Village of Little Valley. The area at the end of Main Street will be starting point for future construction. A Friendship arch is to be erected along with a pavilion rest rooms and a picnic area. The trail, from Route 353 south of the Village to Route 353 north of the Village is to be black topped.
Tim Jackson, Director for the CLDC stated, "The rapid accomplishments of the people involved on this project plus the financial support from both the NYS Department of Transportation and funding under the Recreational Trails Program speaks well of what can be accomplished when we all work together for our communities best interests. Senator Pat McGee and Assemblywoman Cathy Young vigorously supported this project and have been extremely instrumental in attaining this funding for the region. We would like to thank them for their support.
Senator Pat McGee stated, "By enhancing existing resources, we're making a commitment to the people of the Southern Tier and its tourism industry. From biking to bird watching , our tourist and residents will have an even greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoor recreation already known thought the area."
"The success that this project is currently enjoying and will continue to experience," said Rick LeFeber, "is the direct result of a grass roots consensus and the belief that existing resources can be reused to create new opportunities and benefits to our region. Commitment, common sense, involvement and determination by local residents, organizations and governmental agencies made this all possible, " Continued Rick LeFeber.
Meetings for S.T.A.R.T. are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at 303 Main Street (the old Gramco building) in Little Valley at 7pm. All are welcome to attend and contribute.
Nearly $1.5 Million Grant Awarded for Southern Tier Recreational Trail Project.
Lt. Governor Mary O. Donohue announced that TEA-21 funding was approved for a 12.13 mile recreational trail to be created on the abandoned rail road bed that runs from the Salamanca City line to the Village of Cattaraugus in the amount of nearly 1.5 million dollars. This is the largest grant of its type ever to be received in Cattaraugus County.
The rail bed, now known as the Iroquois Recreational Trail, will be used throughout the year by bicyclists, naturalist and bird watchers, hikers, horseback riders, snowmobilers and anyone else that wants commune with nature. Motorized vehicles, trail bikes, motorcycles and all other terrain vehicles will be prohibited on the trail.
Brad Walters, Chairman of the Southern Tier Association for Rails to Trails (S.T.A.R.T.), which is the steering committee for the recreational trail project stated, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have been working diligently to created this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner. The Village of Little Valley was the sponsor for the grant and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation (CLDC) was the applicant. Tammy Buchhardt, Village Clerk and Rick LeFeber, Executive Director of the CLDC co-wrote the grant and should be commended for their work, "Walters added.
Rick LeFeber, when asked to comment on the project said, "The village of Little Valley, Mayor Bonnie Bigelow and Tammy Buchhardt made this possible. Trail project in out communities have suffered because they could not get a municipality to step forward and sponsor them. Little Valley's spirit, commitment and efforts set the stage for successfully receiving this grant."
The IDA is in the process of transferring the rail road bed to the CLDC. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, May 20th at 12:30pm at the end of Main Street in the Village of Little Valley. The area at the end of Main Street will be starting point for future construction. A Friendship arch is to be erected along with a pavilion rest rooms and a picnic area. The trail, from Route 353 south of the Village to Route 353 north of the Village is to be black topped.
Tim Jackson, Director for the CLDC stated, "The rapid accomplishments of the people involved on this project plus the financial support from both the NYS Department of Transportation and funding under the Recreational Trails Program speaks well of what can be accomplished when we all work together for our communities best interests. Senator Pat McGee and Assemblywoman Cathy Young vigorously supported this project and have been extremely instrumental in attaining this funding for the region. We would like to thank them for their support.
Senator Pat McGee stated, "By enhancing existing resources, we're making a commitment to the people of the Southern Tier and its tourism industry. From biking to bird watching , our tourist and residents will have an even greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoor recreation already known thought the area."
"The success that this project is currently enjoying and will continue to experience," said Rick LeFeber, "is the direct result of a grass roots consensus and the belief that existing resources can be reused to create new opportunities and benefits to our region. Commitment, common sense, involvement and determination by local residents, organizations and governmental agencies made this all possible, " Continued Rick LeFeber.
Meetings for S.T.A.R.T. are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at 303 Main Street (the old Gramco building) in Little Valley at 7pm. All are welcome to attend and contribute.
Wednesday, April 19, 2000
State funding drives Rails to Trails project full steam ahead - The Times Herald
"State funding drives Rails to Trails project full steam ahead" from the
Wednesday, April 19, 2000 issue of The Times Herald
$1.4 million grant will help fund recreation trail on abandoned railroad bed.
By Rick Jozwiak
The Southern Tier Association for Rails to Trails expects to take ownership of the property and have the funding needed to break ground May 20 and build a recreational trail from the city of Salamanca to Cattaraugus.
Rick LeFeber, founder of Rails to Trails and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corp., said word has come from Albany that more than $1.4 million in state grant funding has been awarded for the project. The New York State Department of Transportation has also authorized the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency to convey an abandoned railroad bed to Rails to Trails.
The trail, which is estimated to cost over $2 million, will be built along 12 miles of the former New York & Lake Erie Railroad bed. The trail will stretch from the Salamanca city line to New Albion road in Cattaraugus and link with several local, state and national trails systems in the area.
Mr. LeFeber said, "it's not moving quite as fast as we would have liked; I would have liked to have it done by the end of the year, but it's looking more like it will all be done by 2001."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to break ground on the trail is planned for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the end of Main Street in Little Valley where the trail will pass through. Little Valley was Rails to Trails' local sponsor needed for the $1.4 million grant.
The trail would be open to bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.
Brad Walters, chairman of the Rails to Trails, said, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have been working diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion."
The portion of the railroad bed in Little Valley widens and will be the location of a future recreational area complete with a gazebo, pavilions, a turn-of -the-century caboose and restrooms. materials for a "friendship Arch" were donated and are in storage until it can be erected. the arch will be build of steel and stand 40 feet tall and span across the trail.
Typically, a trail project like this would take seven to 14 years to complete, Mr. LeFeber said. He started working on the project thought the Local Development Corp. In January 1999.
What helped move the project along was the strong local support, he said.
"We've done about four years of work in about one year," he said.
The official notice concerning the state grant has not come yet, but word has been the grant amount was increased from the $1.2 million originally requested to over $1.4 million.
The organization also was awarded $59.500 from the New York State's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation earlier this year. that grant will provide the funding to build the recreational area in Little Valley, which will be the centerpiece of the rail project, Mr. LeFeber said.
$1.4 million grant will help fund recreation trail on abandoned railroad bed.
By Rick Jozwiak
The Southern Tier Association for Rails to Trails expects to take ownership of the property and have the funding needed to break ground May 20 and build a recreational trail from the city of Salamanca to Cattaraugus.
Rick LeFeber, founder of Rails to Trails and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corp., said word has come from Albany that more than $1.4 million in state grant funding has been awarded for the project. The New York State Department of Transportation has also authorized the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency to convey an abandoned railroad bed to Rails to Trails.
The trail, which is estimated to cost over $2 million, will be built along 12 miles of the former New York & Lake Erie Railroad bed. The trail will stretch from the Salamanca city line to New Albion road in Cattaraugus and link with several local, state and national trails systems in the area.
Mr. LeFeber said, "it's not moving quite as fast as we would have liked; I would have liked to have it done by the end of the year, but it's looking more like it will all be done by 2001."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to break ground on the trail is planned for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the end of Main Street in Little Valley where the trail will pass through. Little Valley was Rails to Trails' local sponsor needed for the $1.4 million grant.
The trail would be open to bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.
Brad Walters, chairman of the Rails to Trails, said, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have been working diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion."
The portion of the railroad bed in Little Valley widens and will be the location of a future recreational area complete with a gazebo, pavilions, a turn-of -the-century caboose and restrooms. materials for a "friendship Arch" were donated and are in storage until it can be erected. the arch will be build of steel and stand 40 feet tall and span across the trail.
Typically, a trail project like this would take seven to 14 years to complete, Mr. LeFeber said. He started working on the project thought the Local Development Corp. In January 1999.
What helped move the project along was the strong local support, he said.
"We've done about four years of work in about one year," he said.
The official notice concerning the state grant has not come yet, but word has been the grant amount was increased from the $1.2 million originally requested to over $1.4 million.
The organization also was awarded $59.500 from the New York State's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation earlier this year. that grant will provide the funding to build the recreational area in Little Valley, which will be the centerpiece of the rail project, Mr. LeFeber said.
S.T.A.R.T. receives $1.5M for rails-to-trails project - The Salamanca Press
"S.T.A.R.T. receives $1.5M for rails-to-trails project" from the
Wednesday, April 19th, 2000 issue of The Salamanca Press
"We have been working diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner." - Rick Walters, S.T.A.R.T. chairman
By Laura Howard
LITTLE VALLEY - A nearly $1.5 million TEA-21 grant has been awarded for the creation of a 12-mile recreation trail along the abandoned railroad bed running from the Salamanca city line to the Village of Cattaraugus.
Lt. Gov. Mary Donohue announced the award this week. It is the largest grant of its kind ever awarded in Cattaraugus County.
The grant application was sponsored by the Village of Little Valley and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corp. (CLDC) was the applicant. The Southern Tier Association for Rails to Trails (S.T.A.R.T) is serving as the steering committee for the project.
The railroad bed, to be known as the Iroquois Recreation Trail, will be blacktopped and used year-round by bicyclist, naturalist, bird watchers, hikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers. Other motorized vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, will be prohibited on the trail.
Rails to trails Chairman Brad Walters said, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have beenworking diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner. Village Clerk Tammy Buchhardt and Rick LeFeber, executive Director of the CLDC co-wrote the grant and should be commended for their work."
LeFeber credited the village for its support of the project.
"The Village of Little Valley, Mayor bonnie Bigelow and Tammy Burchhardt made this possible. Trail projects in other communities have suffered because they could not get a municipality to step forward and sponsor them. Little Valley's spirit, commitment and efforts set the stage for successfully receiving this grant, "he said.
The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency, which has owned the rail line for over a decade, is in the process of transferring the property to the CLDC.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 12:30 p.m. May 20 at the end of Main Street in the Village. This trail head area will be the starting point for future construction. A "Friendship Arch" is to be erected along with a pavilion , restrooms and a picnic area. Recreation trail Program Grant monies totaling $80,000 will fund this demonstration project.
Tim Jackson Sr. a member of the CLDC board of Directors and S.T.A.R.T. observed, "The rapid accomplishments of the people involved on this project plus the financial support from both the NYS Department of Transportation and funding under the Recreational Rails Program speaks well of what can be accomplished when we all work together for our community's best interests.
"Sen. Patricia McGee (R, C-Franklinville) and Assemblywoman Cathy Young (R, C-Olean) vigorously supported this project and have been extremely instrumental in attaining this funding for the region. We would like to thank them for their support."
McGee added, "By enhancing resources, we're making a commitment to the people of the Southern Tier and its tourism industry. From biking to bird watching, our tourists and residents will have an even greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoor recreation already known throughout the area."
Although the trail is likely to be attractive to tourists, it is the efforts of local residents that initiated the project.
"The success that this project is currently enjoying and will continue to experience is the direct result of a grass roots consensus and the belief that existing resources can be reused to create new opportunities and benefits to our region. Commitment, common sense, involvement and determination by local residents, organizations and governmental agencies made this all possible," said LeFeber.
Those interested in working on the grail project are encouraged to attend S.T.A.R.T. meetings, held at 7pm the first and third Wednesday of each month at 303 Main St. in the former Gramco Building.
"We have been working diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner." - Rick Walters, S.T.A.R.T. chairman
By Laura Howard
LITTLE VALLEY - A nearly $1.5 million TEA-21 grant has been awarded for the creation of a 12-mile recreation trail along the abandoned railroad bed running from the Salamanca city line to the Village of Cattaraugus.
Lt. Gov. Mary Donohue announced the award this week. It is the largest grant of its kind ever awarded in Cattaraugus County.
The grant application was sponsored by the Village of Little Valley and the Cattaraugus Local Development Corp. (CLDC) was the applicant. The Southern Tier Association for Rails to Trails (S.T.A.R.T) is serving as the steering committee for the project.
The railroad bed, to be known as the Iroquois Recreation Trail, will be blacktopped and used year-round by bicyclist, naturalist, bird watchers, hikers, horseback riders, and snowmobilers. Other motorized vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, will be prohibited on the trail.
Rails to trails Chairman Brad Walters said, "This is a tremendous financial endorsement and vote of confidence in the development of this project. We have beenworking diligently to create this trail for over a year and this grant will assure its completion in a timely and efficient manner. Village Clerk Tammy Buchhardt and Rick LeFeber, executive Director of the CLDC co-wrote the grant and should be commended for their work."
LeFeber credited the village for its support of the project.
"The Village of Little Valley, Mayor bonnie Bigelow and Tammy Burchhardt made this possible. Trail projects in other communities have suffered because they could not get a municipality to step forward and sponsor them. Little Valley's spirit, commitment and efforts set the stage for successfully receiving this grant, "he said.
The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency, which has owned the rail line for over a decade, is in the process of transferring the property to the CLDC.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 12:30 p.m. May 20 at the end of Main Street in the Village. This trail head area will be the starting point for future construction. A "Friendship Arch" is to be erected along with a pavilion , restrooms and a picnic area. Recreation trail Program Grant monies totaling $80,000 will fund this demonstration project.
Tim Jackson Sr. a member of the CLDC board of Directors and S.T.A.R.T. observed, "The rapid accomplishments of the people involved on this project plus the financial support from both the NYS Department of Transportation and funding under the Recreational Rails Program speaks well of what can be accomplished when we all work together for our community's best interests.
"Sen. Patricia McGee (R, C-Franklinville) and Assemblywoman Cathy Young (R, C-Olean) vigorously supported this project and have been extremely instrumental in attaining this funding for the region. We would like to thank them for their support."
McGee added, "By enhancing resources, we're making a commitment to the people of the Southern Tier and its tourism industry. From biking to bird watching, our tourists and residents will have an even greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoor recreation already known throughout the area."
Although the trail is likely to be attractive to tourists, it is the efforts of local residents that initiated the project.
"The success that this project is currently enjoying and will continue to experience is the direct result of a grass roots consensus and the belief that existing resources can be reused to create new opportunities and benefits to our region. Commitment, common sense, involvement and determination by local residents, organizations and governmental agencies made this all possible," said LeFeber.
Those interested in working on the grail project are encouraged to attend S.T.A.R.T. meetings, held at 7pm the first and third Wednesday of each month at 303 Main St. in the former Gramco Building.
Saturday, April 15, 2000
State OKs Money for Trail - The Post-Journal
"
State OKs Money for Trail" from the
Saturday, April 15, 2000 issue of The Post-Journal
By Sharon Turano
SALAMANCA - The state will contribute nearly $1.5 million to help convert 12 miles of abandoned rail bed into a multiuse bike and pedestrian trail in the village of Little Valley.
The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board was told Friday the state was kicking in the money for the project. The announcement of the funding was made by Lt. Governor Mary O. Donohue.
"This project will help the village and Cattaraugus County provide residents with the opportunity to enhance the region's tourism as well as its outdoor recreational activities," Mrs. Donohue said.
The trail extends from the city of Salamanca to the village of Cattaraugus and will create a trail system linking the Allegheny National Forest, Allegany State Park, North Country National Scenic Trail, Finger Lakes Trail and Genesee Valley Greenway.
Rick LeFeber of the Cattaraugus Local Development Corp., which is heading up the project, could not be reached to comment on when the project will start.
In other news, the STW board:
By Sharon Turano
SALAMANCA - The state will contribute nearly $1.5 million to help convert 12 miles of abandoned rail bed into a multiuse bike and pedestrian trail in the village of Little Valley.
The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board was told Friday the state was kicking in the money for the project. The announcement of the funding was made by Lt. Governor Mary O. Donohue.
"This project will help the village and Cattaraugus County provide residents with the opportunity to enhance the region's tourism as well as its outdoor recreational activities," Mrs. Donohue said.
The trail extends from the city of Salamanca to the village of Cattaraugus and will create a trail system linking the Allegheny National Forest, Allegany State Park, North Country National Scenic Trail, Finger Lakes Trail and Genesee Valley Greenway.
Rick LeFeber of the Cattaraugus Local Development Corp., which is heading up the project, could not be reached to comment on when the project will start.
In other news, the STW board:
- Supported a Chautauqua County Legislature resolution asking the state Transportation Department to name the proposed Bemus Point rest area on Interstate 86 as the Chautauqua Lake rest stop.
- Agreed to become a partner with the state Energy Research and Development Authority to promote outreach of state energy programs.
- Learned a $2.8 million state grant for technology programs was increased to $3.2 million. The grant was increased when another applicant dropped out of the program. The money will be used in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties to provide high-speed access to the Internet and videoconferencing.
Saturday, April 1, 2000
Nature Preserve Planned for Napoli - Search begins for endangered species - The Chronicle
"Nature Preserve Planned for Napoli - Search begins for endangered species" from the Saturday, April 1, 2000 issue of The Chronicle
By Mary Helena Hand - Staff Reporter
NAPOLI – Director of the Pfeiffer Nature Center Richard White will begin a project which will identify and catalog plants, birds, animals, fish species within the boundaries of the Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation in Napoli.
According to CLDC's Executive Director Rick LeFeber this is being done to determine if any wildlife species is on the American or State of New York registry for endangered species.
The Cattaraugus Local Development Corp is hoping to develop a preserve for wildlife under the Federal Wetlands Reserve Program.
Last year, the organization received a gift from a former developer of Enchanted Lakes, James Zaepfel.
The gift included many abandoned and non developed parcels of land in Enchanted Lake.
The CLDC is hoping to develop the Nature Preserve as well as develop present homeowner sites at the Enchanted Lake Site.
In gratitude for the gift of land to the non for profit organization, the CLDC hopes to establish a Nature Center on the site and name it after the donor James Zaepfel.
The project will entail several seasons of research by Mr. White who is the executive director of the Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville.
Mr. White's studies will follow the natural progression of the seasons to trace and identify plant species, migratory and native wildlife.
The project is seeking the approval of the Department of Agriculture and if approved would begin a process of developing a Nature Preserve which can be enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area.
The Cattaraugus Local Development Corp is a non for profit organization which has goals of developing economic development, enhancing the natural beauty of the area, and enhancing the increased tourist and recreational activities.
NAPOLI – Director of the Pfeiffer Nature Center Richard White will begin a project which will identify and catalog plants, birds, animals, fish species within the boundaries of the Cattaraugus Local Development Corporation in Napoli.
According to CLDC's Executive Director Rick LeFeber this is being done to determine if any wildlife species is on the American or State of New York registry for endangered species.
The Cattaraugus Local Development Corp is hoping to develop a preserve for wildlife under the Federal Wetlands Reserve Program.
Last year, the organization received a gift from a former developer of Enchanted Lakes, James Zaepfel.
The gift included many abandoned and non developed parcels of land in Enchanted Lake.
The CLDC is hoping to develop the Nature Preserve as well as develop present homeowner sites at the Enchanted Lake Site.
In gratitude for the gift of land to the non for profit organization, the CLDC hopes to establish a Nature Center on the site and name it after the donor James Zaepfel.
The project will entail several seasons of research by Mr. White who is the executive director of the Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville.
Mr. White's studies will follow the natural progression of the seasons to trace and identify plant species, migratory and native wildlife.
The project is seeking the approval of the Department of Agriculture and if approved would begin a process of developing a Nature Preserve which can be enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area.
The Cattaraugus Local Development Corp is a non for profit organization which has goals of developing economic development, enhancing the natural beauty of the area, and enhancing the increased tourist and recreational activities.
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