The Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges form vital links in a chain of life-sustaining refuges within the Mississippi Flyway, extending from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The refuges are composed of four units along 125 miles of the Illinois River.

The individual refuges are: Chautauqua Refuge, Mason County Meredosia Refuge, Cass and Morgan Counties Emiquon Refuge, Fulton County Cameron/Billsbach Unit, Marshall County Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges 19031 East County Road 2110N Havana, IL 62644 309/535-2290 * IllinoisRiver@fws.gov

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The current Illinois River Refuges Fact Sheet is available here for viewing.

Our Comprehensive Conservation Plan is finished. Click here to view the plan.

The mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

* Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals may reach the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges through Illinois Relay by dialing:

• 711
• 1-800-526-0844 (TTY)
• 1-877-526-6680 (ASCII)
• 1-800-526-0857 (voice)
• 1-877-526-6690 (speech to speech)
• 1-877-526-6670 (Telebraille)

Last updated: September 22, 2008

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