Moss Lake Bog Explained

Moss Lake Bog
Map:	USA New York
Map Width:	250
Location:	Caneadea, New York
Coords:	42.3986°N -78.1847°W
Governing Body:	The Nature Conservancy

Moss Lake Bog is an 84acres site containing a 15acres glacial kettle lake located in the town of Caneadea, New York, outside Houghton. Over time, sphagnum moss has grown over the open water, turning it into an acidic bog. It is managed by The Nature Conservancy as part of Moss Lake Preserve, and was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1973.^{[1] [2]}

Visiting

Moss Lake Bog is open to the public daily. There is a trail which circles the lake and a boardwalk which lets you cross safely through the moss.^[3] Several types of carnivorous plants and over 75 species of birds have been sighted.^[1]

See also

• List of National Natural Landmarks in New York

External links

• The Nature Conservancy: Moss Lake Preserve
• Arthur Einhorn Moss Lake Mohawk Controversy papers at Newberry Library

Notes and References

1. Web site: New York's Moss Lake Preserve . Nature.org . The Nature Conservancy . February 6, 2016.
2. Web site: National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service). www.nps.gov. en. 2019-04-15. "Year designated: 1973".
3. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1XXV Waymarking.com