
- Open for Recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 9 Allegany Office (M-F, 8:00AM - 4:00PM), (716) 372-0645; [email protected]
- Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911- or - 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
A local Forest Ranger is a valuable source of information for the state land you would like to visit.
- Location: Town of Allegany, Cattaraugus County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 9T
- Map: Birch Run Ponds FWMA Map (PDF) || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The primary purposes of Birch Run Ponds Fish & Wildlife Management Area (FWMA) are for wildlife management, wildlife habitat management, and wildlife-dependent recreation. This FWMA covers 38.9 acres. It is located south of the Allegheny River along Lower Birch Run Road and borders I-86 on its northern end.
DEC acquired the property in 2008 when it was transferred from the NYS Department of Transportation. It was developed as part of a wetland mitigation project and as a recreation area for the public.