Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wetlands of the Greensprings Greenway
Greensprings Interpretive Trail
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 14, 2026
1. Wetlands of the Greensprings Greenway Marker
Inscription.
Wetlands of the Greensprings Greenway. . A perpetual Conservation Easement between James City County, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Williamsburg Land Conservancy protects approximately 100 acres of wetlands. Wetlands include swamps, marshes and bogs that typically support vegetation adapted to life in saturated soil conditions. Protected by the Chesapeake Bay Act, these wetlands perform critical ecological functions that purify stormwater and create diverse habitats for plants and animals. The trail was woven between neighborhoods and wetlands to provide an all-weather trail. In order to minimize impacts, special puncheon footbridges allow water to flow unrestricted through the site. By 1990, approximately 41% of Virginia's wetlands had been lost to development.
A perpetual Conservation Easement between James City County, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Williamsburg Land Conservancy protects approximately 100 acres of wetlands. Wetlands include swamps, marshes and bogs that typically support vegetation adapted to life in saturated soil conditions. Protected by the Chesapeake Bay Act, these wetlands perform critical ecological functions that purify stormwater and create diverse habitats for plants and animals. The trail was woven between neighborhoods and wetlands to provide an all-weather trail. In order to minimize impacts, special puncheon footbridges allow water to flow unrestricted through the site. By 1990, approximately 41% of Virginia's wetlands had been lost to development.
Erected by James City County Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 37° 14.906′ N, 76° 47.385′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It can be reached from John Tyler Highway (Route 5) east of Greensprings Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker
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is on the Greensprings Interpretive Trail. The address given is for Jamestown High School, which includes the northern trailhead and parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3751 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula, in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ephemeral Streams (within shouting distance of this marker); Birds at Greensprings (within shouting distance of this marker); Ospreys (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Powhatan Creek Watershed
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
