Dexter Marsh
LocationDexter, New York
Coordinates43.98454°N 76.068478°W
Area1,350 acres (5.5 km2)

Dexter Marsh is a 1,350-acre (5.5-square kilometre) marsh located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario in Dexter, New York. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1973.[1]

The marsh is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as the Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area.[2] The marsh is a popular fishing and trapping area as well as a migratory bird layover. Lacking barrier beaches, it is directly exposed to Lake Ontario's winds and waves. It is a relatively undeveloped bay-head area on the Great Lakes.[3]

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  1. ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15. "Year designated: 1973"
  2. ^ "Dexter Marsh Wildlife Management Area". NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  3. ^ "Environmental Review of Dexter Marsh". Archived from the original on 2010-10-08. Retrieved 2008-11-30.