| Bergen-Byron Swamp | |
| Location: | Byron / Bergen, New York, United States |
| Nearest City: | Batavia, New York |
| Coordinates: | 43.1022°N -78.0161°W |
| Area: | 2000acres |
| Established: | 1935 |
| Governing Body: | Bergen Swamp Preservation Society |
The Bergen-Byron Swamp is a protected 2000acres[1] swamp and nature preserve located in the towns of Byron and Bergen, New York. It is over 10,000 years old. The Bergen Swamp Preservation Society was formed in 1935 to protect and preserve this delicate ecological environment.
It was designated a National Natural Landmark[2] in 1964, the first such site to be designated.[3]
A list of all some of the most common organisms in the swamp are as follows:[4]
Individuals may visit,[5] but groups need to ask permission first.