Coastal Landscape Study
Overview of Study
Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation has partnered with PROOF Projects to conduct a study of the Lake Erie shoreline from Silver Creek to Cattaraugus Creek to better understand the coastal processes that contribute to the challenges in our communities including:
- flooding
- habitat loss
- degradation of our beaches through erosion
- deposition of non-sand materials such as stones and woody debris.
This study will take place between the fall of 2023 and the summer of 2024 and will result in recommended natural solutions that intends to:
- enhance beach health.
- improve recreational access.
- preserve fishing habitat.
- help to mitigate impacts of lakeshore flooding.
| Photos of Historical FloodsPhotos of flooding and/or how the shoreline looked in the past have been provided by some in Sunset Bay to help provide context to the team. Additional photos are welcome and can be sent to sunsetbayassociation@yahoo.com. |
2022 Storms
Here is a collection of photos of the storms…nasty stuff!
Denise Tunney
1086 W Erie St
Sunset Bay
Dec 2022 flood/storm on 12825 Cayuga
Judy and Frank Boniface
2021 Storms
More photos from Denise Tunney at 1086 W Erie St, Sunset Bay
Michael Borowiak - 1080 west erie
These were the December 2021 and November 2020 storms.
2020 Storms
More photos of all the debris and trees.
Denise Tunney
1086 W Erie St
Sunset Bay
Michael Borowiak - 1080 West Erie
These were the December 2021 and November 2020 storms.
2019
Additional Photos - Unknown Date
We live on the creek next to Hidden Harbor Marina. A few years back the creek was dredged improperly and ever since we have been losing land - approx 30 feet in the last 6-7 years. We have been talking with the county and legislators about getting help for 2 years now and they all agree the dredging was a problem. Large tree roots are being exposed and if one falls, it will block the creek.
Attached are 2 pictures showing the lost land - you can see the original land line at the poles. If you click on the picture it gets bigger and has a better view. I am hoping these pictures will help and please keep us informed of any news about funding or help with this erosion issue.
Chuck & Kathy Gebler
12898 Ontario St
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Nancy Tackley
968 Charles
We have sewer drain in backyard which seems to be plugged 99% of the time. Always floods during any rain or snow melt. Horrible. These are actually nice pics. Water usually above fire pit... Knee height. Pics taken in spring. Don't have exact date.
Annette R Hoeber
1016 South Shore
Michael and Kimberly Burlow
979 Charles St
