2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
Phone: 612-713-5360 |
Partners for Fish
and Wildlife
Illinois
Contacting the Program:
State Coordinator: Wayne A. Fischer
e-mail: wayne_fischer@fws.gov or
MidwestNews@fws.govIllinois Ecological Services Office
1511 47th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-757-5800
Fax: 309-757-5807
TTY: 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay)
Local Coordinators
Chicago
Mike Redmer, 847-381-2253South
Joyce Collins 618/997 3344North
Joe Slater 309/793 5800Central
Gwen Kolb 309/535 2290Quick Facts
Wetland Restorations (1987-2006)
422 sites
9,527 acres
Upland Restorations (1987 - 2006)
58 sites
769 acres
Overview of the Program
Working with others to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat on private lands
Restoring habitat for migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, interjurisdictional fish and other wildlife
Restoring habitat within the watersheds of our national wildlife refuges
Voluntary participation
Opportunities on Private Lands
Wetland restoration
Native prairie restoration
Stream restoration
Migratory bird habitat
Endangered species habitat
Invasive species control
Partner Involvement
Private landowners
Nonprofit organizations
Corporations
Local, state and federal agencies
Tribal governments
Program Benefits
Increased wildlife abundance
Enhanced wildlife diversity
Improved soil, water and air quality
Increased recreational opportunities
Broad coalition of partnerships supporting voluntary habitat restoration on private lands