Long Island City in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hunter's Point South Salt Marsh

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024

1. Hunter's Point South Salt Marsh Marker

Inscription.
Salt marshes play a vital role in our coastal waters. These ecosystems protect the shoreline from erosion, filter pollutants from the water, and provide a rich wildlife habitat.

In the last 200 years, more than 80 percent of New York City's original salt marshes were lost to development. While recent restoration efforts, such as the one here in Hunter's Point South Park, have improved the conditions of marshes, this invaluable ecosystem will continue to disappear unless we work together to protect it.

Please protect the fragile ecosystem and stay out of the salt marsh.

Erected by NYC Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.

Location. 40° 44.362′ N, 73° 57.733′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Long Island City. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 57th Avenue and Center Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. The marker stands on the grounds of Hunter's Point South Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Island City NY 11101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. National Sugar Refining Company (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Hunter's Point (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad Traffic on the River (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Bill Bylewski (approx. half a mile away); E34th Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bristol Basin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bellevue Fountain (approx. 0.7 miles away); Murray Hill WWI Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024

2. Hunter's Point South Salt Marsh Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.