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Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Illinois

Contacting the Program:

State Coordinator: Wayne A. Fischer
e-mail: wayne_fischer@fws.gov or
MidwestNews@fws.gov

Illinois Ecological Services Office
1511 47th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-757-5800
Fax: 309-757-5807
TTY: 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay)

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Local Coordinators

Chicago
Mike Redmer, 847-381-2253

South
Joyce Collins 618/997 3344

North
Joe Slater 309/793 5800

Central
Gwen Kolb 309/535 2290

Quick 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

Last updated: July 7, 2008

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