The Thousand Islands Land Trust will be extending the temporary closure of Potters Beach Preserve due to the continued development of COVID-19 case in Clayton and surrounding communities.

The Land Trust did not say when the popular beach, on Grindstone Island, will reopen.

The preserve, which includes trails and a sand beach, is also a popular spot for boaters to moor and swim. Last week Jefferson County officials said multiple people were potentially exposed to coronavirus during a gathering of boats off nearby Picton Island. The beach has been closed since.

The Land Trust will continue to monitor cases.

TILT will be communicating directly with Jefferson County Public Health, along with state and local officials and authorities, the agency stated. TILT will continue to monitor this situation and provide an update once it is deemed safe to reopen. Please note, while this is an unprecedented situation, the health and safety of the River community is of the highest importance to TILT. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

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Potters Beach on Grindstone Island to remain closed - NNY360