Pristine ocean shores, an ancient maritime forest, legacies of lighthouse keepers, and the historic estate of William Floyd are just a few of the recreational, natural, and cultural resources of Fire Island National Seashore.
Gateway NRA is a 26, 000 acre recreation area located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area. The park extends through three New York City boroughs and into northern New Jersey.
Site of the first significant American military victory during the Revolution, the Battles of Saratoga rank among the fifteen most decisive battles in world history.
Habitats at the refuge include bay, brackish pond, impoundment, kettle holes, tidal flats, saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, upland shrub, grasslands, maritime oak forest, red cedar stands, and pioneer hardwoods.
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge lies midway between Buffalo and Rochester, NY, within the Atlantic Flyway. The relatively flat terrain encompasses 10, 818 acres of habitat.
The Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Long Island is one of the last undeveloped estuary systems remaining on Long Island.
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge lies at the north end of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge is one of New York's top 10 areas for grassland dependent migratory birds. This exceptional habitat was formerly the Galeville Military Airport. In 1994, the U.S.
Established December 27, 1954, through a donation by the Morton family, the 187-acre Elizabeth A.
In the Finger Lake region, near the wineries at Hammondsport.
Located in rolling dairy country of New York. The annual canoe slalom is held downstream of dam during October.
In the hills of south central New York, the lake provides a productive sport fishery and excellent hunting for small game.
Mount Morris Dam, NY is a "dry dam" located in the scenic Genesee River Gorge next to Letchworth State Park. The main purpose is to provide flood control to downstream areas, which include the City of Rochester. The William B.
The Hudson is an amazing resource: a tidal river that links the communities of the valley economically, culturally, and ecologically.