Dexter Marsh
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Location | Dexter, New York |
Coordinates | 43°59′04″N 76°04′07″W / 43.98454°N 76.068478°WCoordinates: 43°59′04″N 76°04′07″W / 43.98454°N 76.068478°W |
Area | 1,350 acres (5.5 km2) |
Designated | 1973 |
Dexter Marsh is a 1,350-acre (5.5 km2) marsh located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario in Dexter, New York. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1973.[1]
The marsh is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as the Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area.[2] The marsh is a popular fishing and trapping area as well as a migratory bird layover. Lacking barrier beaches, it is directly exposed to Lake Ontario's winds and waves. It is a relatively undeveloped bay-head area on the Great Lakes.[3]
See also[]
- List of National Natural Landmarks in New York
- List of New York state wildlife management areas
References[]
- ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
Year designated: 1973
- ^ "Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area". NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Environmental Review of Dexter Marsh" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-08. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
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Categories:
- National Natural Landmarks in New York (state)
- Wildlife management areas of New York (state)
- Protected areas of Jefferson County, New York
- Landforms of Jefferson County, New York
- Marshes of New York (state)