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Links to Offices and Services in Illinois
National Wildlife Refuges
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge 309-535-2290 Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge 618-997-3344 Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge 618-634-2231 Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge 309-535-2290 Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge 309-535-2290 Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex 217-224-8580 Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge 217-224-8580 Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge 309-535-2290 Savanna District, Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge 815-273-2732 Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge formerly Brussels District 618-883-2524 Ecological Services
Chicago Ecological Services Office 847-381-2253 Marion Ecological Services Office 618-997-3344 Rock Island Ecological Services Office 309-793-5800
Fishery Resources
Large Rivers Fisheries Coordination Office 309-793-5811 Carterville Fishery Resources Office 618-997-3344 Law Enforcement
Barrington Law Enforcement Office 847-381-2253 Ext. 233 Chicago Wildlife Inspection Program 773-894-2910 Peoria Law Enforcement Office 309-693-0819 Rosemont Law Enforcement Office 847-298-3250 Springfield Law Enforcement Office 217-793-9554
Other Programs
Federal Aid
Migratory Bird Conservation
North American Waterfowl Management Plan
Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Realty
Other Information
State Capital
Travel Information
Illinois Facts
- Employment: 112 people
National Wildlife Refuge Facts
- Ten National Wildlife Refuges in Illinois total 111,347 acres
- In 2000, more than 2.1 million visited Refuges in Illinois to hunt, fish, participate in interpretive programs and view wildlife
Conserving Upper Mississippi River Species
- The Rock Island , Marion, and Twin Cities Field Offices are working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect endangered species of the Upper Mississippi River. An important achievement was the development of a biological opinion, under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, that identified threats to several endangered species, including the pallid sturgeon and Higgins' eye pearly mussel, from operation of the river's navigation system. The agencies developed measures that will lessen the impacts to these species while allowing river activities to continue.
Federal Aid to State Fish and Wildlife Programs
Wildlife Restoration Act fund helps with the management of forests and grasslands which result in improved recreational opportunities for hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. Overall funds have helped the state purchase six waterfowl management areas improving over 72,500 acres of wildlife habitat.
Paddlefish Problems Investigated
Fishery biologists investigated growth and mortality problems with paddlefish on the lower part of the Illinois River and are making recommendations to help restore this rare fish to Illinois waters.
Bald Eagle Recovery
The Rock Island Ecological Services Office coordinates nationwide efforts to recover the federally-threatened bald eagle.
Chicago Wildlife
- The Chicago (Barrington) Field Office is a co-founder and participant of Chicago Wilderness, a partnership of 98 federal, state and local governments and organizations. The partnership's focus is the rich diversity of nature that makes the Chicago region unique among major metropolitan areas. Efforts focus on education and outreach, science, land management, and policy and strategy. The Service allocates $600,000 annually to support the work of this partnership. These funds have been leveraged with other federal, state and local dollars to support projects and staff.
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Phone: 612/713-5360
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Great Lakes - Big River Region
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1 Federal Drive
BHW Federal Building
Fort Snelling, MN 55111