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DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve
River Road, Huron
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| DuPont Marsh is owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), but is managed by your Erie MetroParks. It is located on River Road, 3 miles south of the city of Huron. The entrance and parking area are located near the base of the Erie County water tower. The Preserve is one of the best remaining riverine marshes in Ohio and is an excellent site for viewing wildlife. Most of the preserve consists of a marsh situated along the edge of the Huron River |
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One of the most significant species occurring in the marsh is the leafy blue flag, a state endangered plant. It is distinguished by its leaning stems that are much shorter than the leaves, and it may bear a small blue flower in late spring. In order to protect the unique natural characteristics of the preserve, great care must be exercised and special regulations observed. |
| A short trail system runs from the parking area to the marsh. Few river marshes remain anywhere in Ohio and DuPont Marsh plays an important role in the life history and nutrition of Lake Erie fish and waterfowl. |
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