The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the scheduled temporary closure of three popular destinations in Jefferson County. Visitors will be unable to access the following locations for a three-to-four-day period between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, 2024, to allow for scheduled maintenance of the parking areas:

• South Sandy Creek Boat Launch, Lakeview Wildlife Management Area (WMA), town of Ellisburg; 
• Vaadi Road and NYS Route 12 Seven Bridges Parking Areas, Perch River WMA, town of Brownville; and 
• Isthmus Fishing Access Site on Lake Ontario (formerly Golden’s Marina), town of Lyme. 

The public is encouraged to pre-plan and utilize alternate access options during this time.

Questions regarding the temporary closures can be directed to the Division of Fish and Wildlife by calling 315-785-2263, or emailing information.r6@dec.ny.gov with the subject line – Jefferson County Access Closures.