Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
11304 N Prairie Rd, Lewistown, IL 61542
Bird & Eagle Watching
Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of recreational activities, from birding and wildlife watching to hunting and fishing.
Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Complex and encompasses 2,631 acres of wetland habitats at the confluence of the Illinois and Spoon rivers. The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve and the Illinois State Museum Dickson Mounds are adjacent to the refuge. The area has been designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and has a rich history, sustaining human cultures for more than 12,000 years. The refuge is part of the traditional homeland of the Illinois people, past and present. After extensive restoration, the area is returning to the "Jewel of the Illinois River."
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