Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Mason County, Illinois
The refuge encompasses 4,388 acres of Illinois River bottomland with wetlands, pools, bottomland forests, and upland habitats for diverse wildlife species.
The federal government acquired the former Chautauqua Drainage and Levee District in 1936 to establish a wildlife refuge and flood control area.
The land represents the traditional territory of the Illinois people, now known as the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
Visitors can observe wildlife from viewing platforms, participate in hunting activities, or contact the refuge office at 309-535-2290 for guided tours.
The refuge features a 100-foot observation tower, among the few remaining structures of this type in Illinois.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1936
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/chautauqua
GPS coordinates: 40.37500,-90.00000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:35
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