DEC Reminds Visitors to Practice Safe, Sustainable Recreation at Zoar Valley Multiple Use and Unique Areas this Season
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DEC Reminds Visitors to Practice Safe, Sustainable Recreation at Zoar Valley Multiple Use and Unique Areas this Season |
Improvements Continue to Enhance Visitor Experience, Promote SafetyNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded visitors to Zoar Valley Multiple Use and Unique Areas in southern Erie and northern Cattaraugus counties to prepare for their outdoor adventures and practice safe recreation before visiting these wild and beautiful destinations. Ahead of this summer's recreational season, DEC continues to advance actions to promote public safety and improve visitor experience at one of Western New York's most scenic and ecologically diverse natural areas. "Zoar Valley is a special place where nature exists in its raw and wild state," Commissioner Seggos said. "As the weather warms and we start the outdoor recreation season, DEC encourages visitors to enjoy Zoar while ensuring they are prepared to recreate safely and responsibly. We are committed to continuously improving the visitor experience at Zoar Valley by providing the information and resources necessary to ensure the safe enjoyment of one of Western New York's most natural and scenic locations." Zoar Valley is widely recognized for its spectacular scenery created by a deep gorge surrounding Cattaraugus Creek, as well as its sheer cliffs, flowing waterfalls, and dense forests. To ensure visitors to Zoar Valley MUA and Zoar Valley Unique Area are aware of potential risks and the need to prepare, DEC continues to advance comprehensive plans to improve the visitor experience and public safety. This year at Zoar Valley, DEC will:
These efforts bolster DEC's work over the last two years to make Zoar Valley safer and more enjoyable for all visitors. DEC reminds visitors to recreate safely and responsibly at Zoar Valley by following all rules and regulations and taking appropriate outdoor safety measures, including:
Enhanced safety messaging and updated maps and information are available at DEC's Zoar Valley MUA webpage, including Important Tips for Visitors to Zoar Valley MUA and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. New Yorkers are encouraged to Love Our New York Lands at Zoar and all natural spaces by practicing Leave No TraceTM principles and by recreating safely, sustainably, and hiking in suitable conditions based on weather and experience level. |