The Town of Victor
has received a grant to replace a bridge along the old Auburn-Rochester Railroad
bed and to "improve the existing trail" connecting it with sections
already completed within the town.
This new "connecting" portion runs from Main Street, Fishers, NY to
Woolston Road near Powder Mill Park in Perinton. A 3500' section that
runs from Fishers Road to Railroad Mills Road contains a unique diversity of
habitat which supports a plethora of plant and wildlife.
A variety of plants, some unusual and rare, grow along the trail. Butterflies
reproduce. Birds nest or stop to feed during migration. Turtles
nest.
Several organizations concerned with the environment came together and formed
a Coalition to inform the public of this treasure and the danger of losing it
to overdevelopment of the trail. Burroughs Audubon Nature Club has played
a major role in this Coalition.
We ask that you advocate for the preservation of the Railroad Mills Special
Environmental Area at the upcoming Public Hearings.
Click this link for a brief presentation with more information.
Article Carol Hinkelman wrote about the Auburn Trail for the March 2007 Tanager
To learn more about the trail from the developers, and to leave comments, go to http://www.auburntrail.com/extension/index.html
Last Updated February 20, 2008