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The links below are to federal government agencies, state government agencies, and organizations sites that may be of interest to you. All links open in a new browser window.
Federal Government Agencies
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
The Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The Region manages 1.2 million acres in refuge land and water on 46 national wildlife refuges and 9 wetland management districts, including more than 240,000 acres in waterfowl production areas. The region also manages 6 national fish hatcheries, 9 fisheries stations, 10 ecological services field offices, and 18 law enforcement field offices.
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National Wildlife Refuge System
The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats within the United State for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program
Contains links to Program details, endangered and threatened species information, Endangered Species Act information, and relevant Federal Register notices.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fishing Page
You're invited to go fishing on many of the lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and to get answers to some of the most common questions we are asked about fishing links, licenses statistics, fishing opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges, and the National Fish Hatchery System.
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Freshwater Mussels of the Upper Mississippi River System
Nearly 300 species of mussels inhabit freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes in North America. This is the richest diversity of mussels found in the world. Although mussels have little value as human food, they hold immense ecological value.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is the Federal agency responsible for the management of migratory birds as they spend time in habitats of the United States, but countries such as Canada and Mexico are also home to these birds during certain times of the year. The United States works closely with these countries to ensure quality wintering and summering habitats.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Louis District
The St. Louis District administers navigation, flood control, and other federal water resource development programs on the Mississippi River between Saverton, Missouri and Cairo, Illinois.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Environmental Management Program (EMP)
The Upper Mississippi River System Environmental Management Program (UMRS-EMP) is a Federal-State partnership to monitor the natural resources of the river system. The Environmetnal Management Program was originally comprised of five elements: Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Projects (HREP); Long Term Resource Monitoring (LTRMP); Recreation Projects; Economic Impacts of Recreation; and Navigation Monitoring. Currently, UMRS-EMP is only comprised of two elements, HREP and LTRMP.
State Government Agencies
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The mission of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is to manage, protect and sustain Illinois' natural and cultural resources; provide resource-compatible recreational opportunities; and promote natural resource-related public safety, education, and science.
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Illinois Natural History Survey
Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois---the state's biological memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, it is recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation.
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Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board: 1999 Endangered and Threatened Species List
The Board revises the list of protected species every five years and completed its most recent revisions in 1999. This following list relects those revisions. The next list revision will be completed in 2004.
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Southern Illinois University Boltonia decurrens Research Station
Boltonia decurrens, a member of the Asteraceae, is a floodplain perennial endemic to the Illinois River Valley. Historically, populations of Boltonia decurrens were contiguous along a 400 km range from LaSalle, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri on the Mississippi River. The number of naturally occurring populations, which fluctuates annually, continues to show a net decline. The Boltonia decurrens Research Station at SIUE is directed by Dr. Marian Smith. Her research lab usually includes more than 10 working students at any given time.
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A nature-lover's paradise, this 8,000-acre park is famous for the exceptional beauty of its fall colors and for its bald eagles during the winter. In addition to enjoying the spectacular view of the Illinois River and its backwaters from several points atop the bluffs, visitors can take advantage of a variety of year-round recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and boating.
- Missouri Department of Conservation
Organizations
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Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Welcome to the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area, where the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois Rivers meet. Here you'll find magnificent limestone bluffs, forested parks and wildlife areas, real river towns, ferries that ply the rivers, and friendly and gracious people.
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St Louis Audubon cultivates and leads a community that values and protects birds and the natural environment. They encourage you to get involved with activities that match your interests!
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Webster Groves Nature Study Society
The Webster Groves Nature Study Society is a not-for-profit organization of amateur naturalists interested in the plants, insects, and birds of the Saint Louis, Missouri, area.
- Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc.
