Utica Marsh

In the late 1970’s, the City of Utica awarded DEC 50 acres of river flood plain with the condition that the state begin buying additional land here and managing this wetland area. Now the WMA contains 213 acres, has 2 observation towers, one viewing platform with a ramp and hardened trail, several trails complete with boardwalks over the wet areas, water control dikes, parking areas, a pavilion and car top boat launch site on the Mohawk River. A large parking lot and boat ramp are located on the Barge Canal just off the north west corner of the WMA and a bike trail passes along the marsh and barge canal on the north.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9323.html

Interconnect Lines Over Utica Marsh

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Near the Utica Marsh is a town known as Marcy, that is home to the Niagara Mohawk Switchyard and Substation, that directs massive flows of electricity from Niagara Falls, and Massena Hydrodams, along with other large generating plants in Western NY, to consumers state wide -- most being in New York City. One of many big power lines in the area.

Taken on Saturday August 27, 2011 at Utica Marsh.

Harbor Lock Rd Dump

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The first part of the Erie Canal Bike Trail (paved) from the North Genesee Street Park and Ride, goes past the NYSDOT building and garage, then passes this old capped landfill. Kind of a scene of industrial horror.

Taken on Saturday August 27, 2011 at Utica Marsh.