United States Secretary of
the Interior Ken Salazar visited McHenry County to announce the authorization
for the establishment of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge through the
National Wildlife Refuge System at Glacial Park in Ringwood, IL.
The Hackmatack National
Wildlife Refuge eventually will provide up to 11,200 acres of habitat for
wildlife as well as outdoor recreational opportunities within easy driving
distance for the residents of southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois.
The Hackmatack National
Wildlife Refuge will allow for restoration of wetlands, prairie and oak savanna
habitat and provide a home for 109 species of animals and plants that are of
concern. The list includes 49 birds, five fishes, five mussels, one amphibian,
two reptiles and 47 plants. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will also
provide ample environmental education and recreational opportunities for
visitors, including the 3.5 million people within 30 miles of the refuge.
To learn more about the
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, please visit: www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/Hackmatack
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