| Motts Creek | |
|---|---|
 A dry section of Motts Creek in 2022. | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Region | South Shore of Long Island, New York |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Jamaica Bay |
• coordinates | 40°37′55″N73°44′42″W / 40.6320°N 73.7451°W |
Motts Creek (also known as Foster's Brook) is a stream in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States.
Motts Creek runs between Franklin Square and Jamaica Bay. [1] The creek begins underneath Rath Park in Franklin Square, flowing towards the south, west, and southwest to Jamaica Bay. [2] [3]
Communities which Motts Creek passes through include Franklin Square, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream, and Woodmere. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Many portions of the creek have been redirected over the years as a result of suburban development and growth. [3] The re-routed sections include culverts and the straightening of the route. [3] A notable section which has been altered is the section underneath Rath Park; this section flows through a storm drain. [3]
The creek becomes a tidal creek near the dam at Doxey Brook's southern end; this is near Mott Creek's widest point, which is nearly 600 feet (180 m) in total width. [3] From there, Motts Creek continues towards the southwest to Jamaica Bay. [1] [2] [3]
The United States Geological Survey operates a water monitoring station along Motts Creek. [5] The monitoring station, located off of Rosedale Road, has a monitoring station ID of 01311200. [5]
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