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Description:
Emiquon NWR is being acquired to protect, restore, and manage migratory bird, fish and resident wildlife habitat in the Illinois River Valley, while providing for increased public recreation and educational opportunities. Historically, two backwater lakes, Thompson (1,800 acres) and Flag (1,000 acres) provided excellent habitat for migratory birds, fish and resident wildlife. The Fulton and Mason County area's ability to support an abundance of fish and wildlife and the pursuit of traditional outdoor activities once made the area the tourism capital of Illinois. When restored, it will provide quality backwater lake, bottomland forest, upland forest, prairie, seasonal wetland, and marsh habitat for migratory birds, fish and resident wildlife. An additional 1,100 acres would be retained for agricultural production. Directions:
Emiquon Refuge is located at the confluence of the Spoon River and Illinois River in Fulton County Illinois. Situated just east of Havana, Illinois, the refuge is accessible by State Highway 78/97 from Peoria or Lewistown, and State Highway 136 from Havana.
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