Illinois

The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie established in 1996 is the nation's first federally designated tallgrass prairie.

50 miles east of St. Louis, MO on US 50.

Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is located along the east side of the Illinois River in Cass and Morgan counties, about 50 miles west of Springfield, IL. It is positioned in the upper end of the Alton navigation pool in an area that was historically known for its ability to sustain fish and wildlife.

Land management programs improve migratory bird, fish, and resident wildlife habitat in the Illinois River basin, while providing increased public recreation and educational opportunities. When acquisition is complete, the

The Panther Den Wilderness now contains a total of 774 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Illinois.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Panther Den Wilderness, this process began in 1990 when 940 acres were designated by Public Law 101-633.

The Panther Den Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Bald Knob Wilderness now contains a total of 5,863 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Illinois.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Bald Knob Wilderness, this process began in 1990 when 5,918 acres were designated by Public Law 101-633.

The Bald Knob Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Burden Falls Wilderness now contains a total of 3,671 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Illinois.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Burden Falls Wilderness, this process began in 1990 when 3,723 acres were designated by Public Law 101-633.

The Burden Falls Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Bay Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 2,866 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Illinois.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Bay Creek Wilderness, this process began in 1990 when 2,866 acres were designated by Public Law 101-633.

The Bay Creek Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Clear Springs Wilderness now contains a total of 4,730 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Illinois.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Clear Springs Wilderness, this process began in 1990 when 4,730 acres were designated by Public Law 101-633.

The Clear Springs Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.

The Lusk Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 6,838 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Illinois.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Lusk Creek Wilderness, this process began in 1990 when 4,796 acres were designated by Public Law 101-633.

The Lusk Creek Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System.