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Caledonia Wetland preserve |
| Size: |
23 acres |
| Location: |
Town of Caledonia, Livingston County
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| Description: |
Cattail and wooded wetland that is part of a much larger
(1000+ acres) wetland targeted by NYS DEC for protection.
The property is notable not only for its wildlife habitat
but also for its geological significance. Underlying the
wetland are unusual deposits of "marl" (a combination
of calcium and limestone) formed since the last glaciation
period approximately 10,000 years ago.
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| History: |
Donated to GLT for permanent protection in 1991 by Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Rueger in 1991.
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| Public Access: |
No marked trails. Property is very wet in the spring. Preserve
is located south of Iroquois Rd between Wheatland Center Rd
and Feely Rd. |
| Rules: |
All properties are managed strictly for nature preservation.
Welcome uses include nature study, photography, and walking.
To avoid damaging vegetation, please stay on trail where
possible.
- No hunting or trapping
- No horses, motorized vehicles, or bicycles permitted
- All dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after
- No removal
of any vegetation or dead wood
- No camping or fires
- No trail cutting or marking of trees
- Please respect
neighboring properties
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| Map: |
Map
of Caledonia Wetland Preserve |
