Shipbuilder's Creek is a small stream in Penfield and Webster, Monroe County, New York flowing roughly south to north, it is 20.3 miles (32.7 km) in length before emptying into Lake Ontario in the Webster hamlet of Forest Lawn.[1]
| Shipbuilder's Creek | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Lake Ontario |
• location | Webster, New York, United States |
• coordinates | 43°14′58″N 77°30′09″W / 43.2494169°N 77.5024771°W |
| Length | 20.3 mi |
| Basin size | 8.25 square miles (2,140 ha) |
The creek is so named because it was the site of boat construction for the War of 1812.[2]
In 2007, aquatic life and recreational uses were thought to be impaired.[1] A restoration project was begun in 2018 to restore the water quality of the creek.[3] The Vosburg Hollow Nature Trail in Webster provides access to the lower section of the creek.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lake Ontario/Irondequoit Creek Watershed" (PDF). New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved Aug 10, 2021.
- ^ "Town ofWebster Local Waterfront Revitalization Program" (PDF). Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Shipbuilders Creek Restoration Project". Town of Webster. Retrieved Aug 10, 2021.
- ^ "Vosburg Hollow Nature Trail". Friends of Webster Trails. Retrieved Sep 8, 2024.
External links
edit- Monroe County Department of Environmental Services. "Shipbuilders Creek Stormwater Assessment and Action Plan" (PDF). monroecounty.gov. Retrieved Aug 10, 2021.
- Google Map of Shipbuilder's Creek