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NATURAL HERITAGE
Grafton Ponds Natural Area Preserve
Grafton Ponds Natural Area Preserve

SITE DESCRIPTION:
Grafton Ponds represents Virginia's best remaining example of a coastal plain pond complex. The many ponds here were formed by dissolution of the underlying calcareous marine deposits of the Yorktown Formation. This wetland complex supports several rare plants and animals for Virginia including Harper's fimbristylis, pond spice, Cuthbert turtlehead, Mabee's salamander and barking treefrog.

VISITATION:
This preserve is owned by the City of Newport News and the area is open for visitation.

Please contact Newport News Parks for access information at (804) 886-7912.

 

Locality
York
Owner
Newport News
Preserve Size
375 acres
Access
Yes
CONTACT INFO
For additional information or to arrange a visit, contact:

Rebecca Wilson, Chesapeake Bay Region Steward,
Department of Conservation and Recreation,
Division of Natural Heritage
Richmond, VA
(804) 225-2303.