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Guide to Crab Orchard and Cypress Creek wildlife refuges in southern Illinois. Both offer hiking
and biking trails, and birding opportunities.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nwr/il_south.htm
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Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges
Forms vital links in a chain of life-sustaining refuges within the Mississippi Flyway. The refuges
are composed of four units along 125 miles of the Illinois River. Includes access regulations, bird
and wildlife diversity, and management. Offices located in Havana.
http://midwest.fws.gov/IllinoisRiver/
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Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area
Consists of 1,017 acres and is located in Grundy County 3 miles southwest of Braidwood in
Braceville. Offers fishing, hunting and boating.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r2/mazonia.htm
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Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
The lake has 1,134 surface acres with a maximum depth of six feet and an average depth of four
feet. Located in Fulton County. Information on Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, natural
features, picnicking, and directions provided.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/ANDERSON.HTM
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Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area
The area contains 36 miles of channelized river, plus additional oxbows, creeks, and river bottom
lakes for the angler to enjoy.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R4/kaskas.htm
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Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the
name. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering
beds of watercress. Located in Yorkville.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/SILVERSP.HTM
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Cache River State Natural Area
11,768 acres composed of two distinct management units, the Little Black Slough and the Lower
Cache, situated on the Cache River in Johnson and Pulaski counties.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r5/cachervr.htm
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Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
This 1,800 Acres-Commonwealth Edison cooling lake offers fishing, boating, and hunting
opportunities. Located in Morris.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R2/HEIDECKE.HTM
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Green River State Wildlife Area
A wildlife restoration area popular among hunters, horseback riders, hikers, birders and other
outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Harmon, just north of the Ohio border.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/green.htm
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Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Areas
Frank C. Bellrose, world-renown waterfowl expert, has designated this Great Bend as the entry point
to the lower Illinois River valley, an important North American waterfowl migration corridor.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/Don.htm
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LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
LaSalle Lake, a manmade, 2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, popular among anglers.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/LASALLE.HTM
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Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
One of the largest protected heron nesting sites in our state. Plainfield, IL
http://www.sparklink.com/rookery/
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Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
Located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria, this area provides various outdoor activities,
including hunting, fishing, boating, dog training, picnicking, wildlife observation and
photography.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R1/banner.htm
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Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area
A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land - the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife
Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and
variety of sportfishing species.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i%26m/east/desplain/park.htm
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Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Twenty-two species of fish are present in the lake, but most anglers seek bass, white crappie and
channel catfish. The heated discharge of the Coffeen Power Station affects 73% of the surface
water.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R4/COFFEEN.HTM
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William W. Powers Conservation Area
A 160-acre tract was acquired by the state in 1947 and became known as the Wolf Lake Conservation
Area. Other acquisitions have now increased the area, near Chicago, to 580 acres, of which 419
acres are water.
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/Wmpow.htm
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