Question 1

What are the Village of East Aurora Village Park Laws which apply to Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctaury?

Accepted Answer

Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctaury is a Village of East Aurora Park and thus the following Village of East Aurora Laws under "Chapter 177 Parks" must be abided by all visitors.  Lack of adherence to any of these Village of East Aurora Park Laws may result in the contact of Village of East Aurora Police Department to resolve the violation.
 
Village of East Aurora Chapter 177 Parks Laws

Question 2

What exaclty is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Accepted Answer

The Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge is a Village of East Aurora owned and managed wildlife/nature sanctuary and is a Village of East Aurora Park.   It is comprised of 70+ acres of village and privately owned properties and its wetlands are protected under the New York DEC 1975 Freshwater Wetlands Act Article 24.  This restricts some activities in order to preserve and prrotect this wetland complex and also includes the regulated adjacent area of 100 feet which serves as a buffer area for this wetland.   This wildlife/nature refuge is managed by the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works who with the assitance of various other volunteer community organizations provide various stewardship roles and activities.

Question 3

Is fishing allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Fishing is prohibited at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary.  Please note the signage on the Eastern kettle pond/marsh shoreline.

Question 4

Who are Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Accepted Answer

We are a group of like minded individuals who enjoy the observation and interaction with nature and our natural world and understand the importance of its conservation and preservation. Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary in beautiful East Aurora NY is truly a unique natural place where we can all enjoy our connection with our natural world and reach out to others who would like to do the same. Our direction and activities at this wildlife refuge are both decided upon and approved by the Village of East Aurora Board and also the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works.   It is our mission to help support the Village of East Aurora to maintain this beautiful village nature/wildlife refuge.

Question 5

Are any form of watercraft allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Any form or watercraft are prohibited on the Eastern kettle pond area unless given consent by the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works.  Watercraft activity can disturb and be very disruptive to the various refuge wildlife who fish in various areas within the  Eastern ketle pond.  Please note the signage on the Eastern pond/marsh shoreline.

Question 6

What is the misison statement of Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Accepted Answer

We are a group of like minded individuals who enjoy the observation and interaction with nature and our natural world and understand the importance of its conservation and preservation. Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary in beautiful East Aurora NY is truly a unique natural place where we can all enjoy our connection with our natural world and reach out to others who would like to do the same.  In the end it is all about admiring, appreciating, preserving, protecting and respecting our natural world and what better place to start then Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary.

Question 7

Where is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge Located?

Accepted Answer

The Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge is located just outside the beautiful Village of East Aurora NY at the following address: 400 Pine St. East Aurora, NY 14052

Question 8

Can you enter the waterlands of this sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Entry into the marsh and kettle ponds in this wetland complex is prohibited unless given consent by the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works.  This activity can both disturb and be very disruptive to the various refuge wildlife who fish in various areas within these wetland areas.

Question 9

Who are Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Accepted Answer

We are a group of like minded individuals who enjoy the observation and interaction with nature and our natural world and understand the importance of its conservation and preservation. Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary in beautiful East Aurora NY is truly a unique natural place where we can all enjoy our connection with our natural world and reach out to others who would like to do the same. Our direction and activities at this wildlife refuge are both decided upon and approved by the Village of East Aurora Board and also the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works.   It is our mission to help support the Village of East Aurora to maintain this beautiful village nature/wildlife refuge.

Question 10

Are dogs allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are allowed at Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctaury but under Village of East Aurora law they must be leashed at all times.  Also if dog owners do observe and/or come in close promxity to wildlife they should do everything in their power to keep their dog/s as far away as possible and not dirsupt and/or harm.   
 
Code 104-4 - Animals Running at Large
 
"No person owning or having charge, care or custody of any dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, shall permit such dog to be at any place in this Village except upon his or her own premises unless such dog is restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length."
 
Let's all please do our part to obey and adhere to this village law and also respect the wildlife as well so our canine companions can continue to keep us company while at the refuge.   Lack of adherence to this village law can disrupt wildlife and also can be very direspectful to other vistors of the refuge as well.  Any visitor who observes a lack of adherence to this village law may opt to contact the Village of East Aurora Dog Control Officer during regular business hours or after hours the Village of East Aurora Police Department can be contacted as well.  
 
Village of East Aurora Police Department:  (716) 652-1111
 
Village of East Aurora Dog Control Officer: (716) 652-4050

Question 11

What is meant by leave no trace?

Accepted Answer

Leave no trace is extremely easy to practice and here are some simple rules to follow:
Please do not alter the natural beauty and state of this nature/wildlife sanctuary.
Leave whatever you find.
Please respect all sanctaury wildlife.
Please be considerate of all other visitors and/or nature observationists.
Whatever you pack in, please pack it out.
Use the waste recepticle if you need to dispose of any trash items.
Please do not liter in this wildlife sanctaury.
  Simple rules for all visitors to follow and it helps all of us respect the nature sanctuary itself, it's beautiful wildlife residents, and also each other.   Thank you!

Question 12

What is the misison statement of Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Accepted Answer

We are a group of like minded individuals who enjoy the observation and interaction with nature and our natural world and understand the importance of its conservation and preservation. Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary in beautiful East Aurora NY is truly a unique natural place where we can all enjoy our connection with our natural world and reach out to others who would like to do the same.  In the end it is all about admiring, appreciating, preserving, protecting and respecting our natural world and what better place to start then Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary.

Question 13

What exaclty is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Accepted Answer

The Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge is a Village of East Aurora owned and managed wildlife/nature refuge.  It is comprised of 70+ acres of village and privately owned properties and its wetlands are protected under the New York DEC 1975 Freshwater Wetlands Act Article 24.  This restricts some activities in order to preserve and prrotect this wetland complex and also includes the regulated adjacent area of 100 feet which serves as a buffer area for the wetland.   This wildlife/nature refuge is managed by the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works who with the assitance of various other volunteer organizations maintains and provides various upkeep tasks as well.

Question 14

Where is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge Located?

Accepted Answer

The Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge is located just outside the Village of East Aurora NY and the address is  400 Pine St. East Aurora, NY 14052

Question 15

Is fishing allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Fishing is prohibited at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary.

Question 16

Is any form of watercraft allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Any form or watercraft is prohibited on the Eastern Pond/Wetland area unless given consent by the Village of East Aurroa Department of Public Works.  Watercraft activity can disturb and disrupt the various refuge wildlife who fish in areas such as the Eastern Pond/Wetland area.

Question 17

Are dogs allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Dogs are allowed at Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctaury but under Village of East Aurora law they must be leashed at all times. 
 
Code 104-4 - Animals Running at Large
 
"No person owning or having charge, care or custody of any dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, shall permit such dog to be at any place in this Village except upon his or her own premises unless such dog is restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length."
 
Let's all please do our part to obey and adhere to this village law so our canine companions can continue to keep us company while at the refuge.   Lack of adherence to this village law can disrupt wildlife and also can be very direspectful to other vistors of the refuge as well.  Any visitor who observes a lack of adherence to this village law may opt to contact the Village of East Aurora Dog Control Officer during regular business hours or after hours the Village of East Aurora Police Department can be contacted as well.  
 
Village of East Aurora Police Department:  (716) 652-1111
 
Village of East Aurora Dog Control Officer: (716) 652-4050

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the Village of East Aurora Village Park Laws which apply to Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctaury?

What exaclty is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Is fishing allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Who are Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Are any form of watercraft allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

What is the misison statement of Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Where is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge Located?

Can you enter the waterlands of this sanctuary?

Who are Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Are dogs allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

What is meant by leave no trace?

What is the misison statement of Friends of Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

What exaclty is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge?

Where is the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Refuge Located?

Is fishing allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Is any form of watercraft allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?

Are dogs allowed at the Sinking Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary?