Bergen-Byron Swamp

Summary

The Bergen-Byron Swamp is a protected 2,000-acre (810 ha)[1] swamp and nature preserve located in the towns of Byron and Bergen, New York. It is over 10,000 years old. The Bergen Swamp Preservation Society was formed in 1935 to protect and preserve this delicate ecological environment.

Bergen-Byron Swamp
LocationByron / Bergen, New York, United States
Nearest cityBatavia, New York
Coordinates43°06′08″N 78°00′58″W / 43.102222°N 78.016111°W / 43.102222; -78.016111
Area2,000 acres (8.1 km2)
Established1935
Governing bodyBergen Swamp Preservation Society
DesignatedMarch 1964

It was designated a National Natural Landmark[2] in 1964, the first such site to be designated.[3]

Flora and fauna edit

A list of all some of the most common organisms in the swamp are as follows:[4]

Visiting edit

Individuals may visit,[5] but groups need to ask permission first.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Genesee County history Archived October 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15. Year designated: 1964
  3. ^ Bergen Swamp Preservation Society history Archived May 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Bergen Swamp". Genesee County New York. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  5. ^ "Map and Directions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2018-11-08.

External links edit

  • Official Site
  • Scientific study of swamp[permanent dead link]