Access
The Goodwin
Islands are owned and managed by the College
of William and Mary. The Islands are only accessible by
boat. Overnight stays and hunting are not permitted in the wetland and upland portions of the Islands, and limited public access is allowed so long as it does not
interfere or impact the natural resources, and research and
education activities. Permitted public activities are limited
to low impact uses such as beachcombing and wildlife watching.
If interested in accessing Goodwin Islands, please contact Scott Lerberg for full access rules. Waterfowl hunting activities
within the nearshore waters are managed by the Reserve and require
a permit.
The Taskinas
Creek component of the Reserve is located within the boundaries
of York River State Park and therefore access is controlled
by park regulations. The eastern portion of Taskinas Creek
is primarily used for a variety of recreation activities and
nature study. The western portion of Taskinas Creek, which
comprises the majority of the Reserve, is primarily used for
research and more passive, low impact recreation activities.
Catlett Islands and Sweet Hall Marsh are privately owned and incorporated into the Reserve system through conservation easements and management agreements. Access to these components is limited to research and education activities that are coordinated through the Reserve.
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