Bergen-Byron Swamp

Bergen-Byron Swamp

The Bergen-Byron Swamp is a protected 2000 acre [ [http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/dpt/countyhistory/index.html Genesee County history] ] swamp and nature preserve located in Bergen, New York. The Bergen Swamp Preservation Society was formed in 1935 to protect and preserve this delicate ecological environment.

It was designated a National Natural Landmarked [http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/NewYork/nnl/bbs/index.cfm NPS NNL page] ] in 1964, the first such site to be designated. [http://www.bergenswamp.org/history.htm Bergen Swamp Preservation Society history] ]

History

Nearby swamps had been turned into farmland, prompting several different calls for preservation. Mary Slifer organized a meeting between various nature and garden clubs, to focus attention on this plot of land. The Bergen Swamp Preservation Society was formed to achieve their goals. Through fund raisers and advocacy, they acquired the land and continue to maintain it today.

Visiting

Individuals may visit [ [http://www.bergenswamp.org/Maps/BergenMap&Directions.pdf Map and Directions] ] , but groups need to ask permission first.

References

External links

* [http://www.bergenswamp.org/index.html Official Site]
* [http://rparticle.web-p.cisti.nrc.ca/rparticle/AbstractTemplateServlet?journal=cjb&volume=79&year=&issue=&msno=b01-123&calyLang=fra Scientific study of swamp]


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