Troy Meadows
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| Location | Morris County, New Jersey |
| Nearest city | Parsippany-Troy Hills |
| Coordinates | 40°50′46″N 74°22′45″W / 40.84603°N 74.37928°WCoordinates: 40°50′46″N 74°22′45″W / 40.84603°N 74.37928°W |
| Area | 3,100 acres (1,300 ha) |
| Designated: | 1967 |
Troy Meadows is a 3,100-acre (1,300 ha) nature preserve in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County, New Jersey. Along with the Great Swamp, it is one of the remnants of Glacial Lake Passaic. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1967.[1] It is the largest freshwater marsh in New Jersey, the Whippany River goes through the swamp before connecting with the Rockaway River.[2] It is part of the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.[3]
The marsh is owned by Wildlife Preserves and the State of New Jersey.[4] Inside the marsh, there is a two mile boardwalk.[5]
References [edit]
- ^ "Troy Meadows National Natural Landmark". May 4, 2011. National Park Service. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ Branson, Ken. "A Stealth River in Morris County". njskylands.com. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ Olson, D. M, E. Dinerstein, et al (2001). "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World: A New Map of Life on Earth". BioScience 51 (11): 933–938. doi:10.1641/0006-3568(2001)051[0933:TEOTWA]2.0.CO;2.
- ^ "Troy Meadows". Wildlife Preserves.
- ^ "Troy Meadows". nynjctbotany.org. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
External links [edit]
- NY NJ CT Botany hiking guide
- Troy Meadows Wildlife Preserves
