Black Pond WMA is a natural lakeshore barrier and wetland complex designated as a Bird Conservation Area. The complex spans 526 acres along the eastern shore of Lake Ontario in Ellisburg, NY. Connected to the north shore of Black Pond is the El Dorado Beach Preserve, owned by The Nature Conservancy, the combined parcels make up a large natural shoreline that is considered to be a rare ecological community that provides significant habitat for coastal fish, and breeding and migrating birds (NYSDEC).
Rob Williams rwilliams@tnc.org Program Director
Megan Pistolese megan.pistolese@tnc.org
Outreach and Education
Brittney Rogers brittney.rogers@tnc.org
Aquatic Invasive Species
Robert Smith robert.l.smith@tnc.org
Terrestrial Invasive Species
Zachary Simek zachary.simek@TNC.ORG Conservation and GIS Analyst
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