Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, protects over 2,600 acres of vital wetland habitats along the Illinois River. It's a premier destination for wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, and boating, managed as part of a larger complex dedicated to migratory bird treaties and ecological restoration. This refuge, alongside the adjacent Nature Conservancy preserve, forms a critical floodplain ecosystem.
