Catharine Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area - Watkins Glen, NY - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

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"The primary purposes of Catharine Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are wildlife management, wildlife habitat management, and wildlife-dependent recreation. At the southern end of Seneca Lake, between Watkins Glen and Montour Falls, New York, an unusual natural area has evolved. Sedimentation and manipulation of the lake level has led to the formation of a 1,000-acre marsh complex. The area provides a haven for innumerable wildlife. Once navigable into what is now Montour Falls, the waters of Catharine Creek still feed a remnant section of the Chemung Barge Canal, which runs through the center of the marsh."
"A spur of the Finger Lakes Hiking Trail (leaves DEC website) traverses the marsh as it takes the hiker past many of the scenic natural attractions found in the area."

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1000 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes What points of interest are there?: "Because of its important bird habitat Catharine Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area was designated as a Bird Conservation Area. " What activities are available?: "Like most of the state's Wildlife Management Areas, Catharine Creek Marsh WMA is managed by DEC's Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife conservation and wildlife-associated recreation (hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, and photography)." List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): "Ticks are active whenever temperatures are above freezing, but especially so in the late spring and early fall. Deer ticks can transmit Lyme and several other diseases." Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   09/07/2022 Saxo-fun visited it