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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is a 43,696-acre (176.83 km 2) National Wildlife Refuge located in northern Juneau County, Wisconsin near the village of Necedah. It was established in 1939 and is famous as the northern nesting site for reintroduction of an eastern United States population of the endangered whooping crane .
State parks are owned by the state and generally administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. [3] Specifically, “State Park” refers to sites “exhibiting exceptional scenic and natural features and terrain” and that “offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy”.
Pages in category "National Wildlife Refuges in Illinois" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The whooping crane (Grus americana) is an endangered crane species, native to North America, [3] [1] named for its "whooping" calls. Along with the sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis), it is one of only two crane species native to North America, and it is also the tallest North American bird species. [3]
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge: Necedah: Juneau: Central Sands Prairie: 43,696-acre refuge, habitat for waterfowl and sandhill cranes, visitor center exhibits, programs Neustadter Nature Center at Collins Marsh: Collins: Manitowoc: Lake Michigan: 4,200 acre state wildlife area, facilities include a nature center open by appointment, a ...
Green River State Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 2,565 acres (1,038 ha) in Lee County, Illinois, United States. This wildlife restoration area was acquired by the State of Illinois in 1940, using funds from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act. It is frequented by hunters, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts. All ...
United States historic place Cranberry Creek Archeological District U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. Historic district Cranberry Creek Archaeological District Location Address restricted Nearest city New Miner, Wisconsin Area 140 acres (57 ha) NRHP reference No. 84003689 Added to NRHP July 19, 1984 Cranberry Creek Archeological District, also known as Cranberry Creek Mound Group ...
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 6,202 acres (2,510 ha) in Union County , Illinois , United States . It contains extensive Clear Creek wetlands managed for fishing and bird hunting .