Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

(Moreau, NY) – The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is holding a public forum to discuss plans for habitat restoration for Big Bend Preserve, a recent addition to Moreau Lake State Park. The 860+ acre parcel is located on the north side of Butler and Old Bend Roads. The meeting will take place at the Moreau Town Hall in the courtroom on November 16th, starting at 6:00 PM.

The forum will provide information on the ecological restoration plan including the use of prescribed burns for this recently added expansion of Moreau Lake State Park. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for public input on future recreation and time for questions at the end. The office will have several ecological and recreation experts present to field questions. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the environmental aspects and restoration plans of the Big Bend Park Preserve.

This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

Details:

- Date: November 16, 2023

- Time: 6:00 PM

- Location:  Courtroom at Moreau Town Hall, 351 Reynolds Road, Moreau, NY  

The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation for effective communications should contact Owen Gilbo at Owen.Gilbo@parks.ny.gov or at (518) 402-2648 as soon as possible, but no later than 5 business days before the scheduled event.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 79.5 million visits in 2022. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518.474.0456. Joins us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the OPRHP Blog.