Green River State Wildlife Area

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Green River State Wildlife Area, Illinois, USA
IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Green River State Wildlife Area
Location	Lee County, Illinois, USA
Nearest city	Harmon, Illinois
Coordinates	41°38′19″N 89°30′30″W / 41.63861, -89.50833
Area	2,665 acres (10.78 km²)
Established	1940
Governing body	Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Green River State Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 2,565 acres (10.38 km²) in Lee County, Illinois, United States.

This wildlife restoration area was acquired by the State of Illinois in 1940, using funds from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act. It is frequented by hunters, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts.

[edit] References

• Green River State Wildlife Area. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2007-05-25.
• USGS. "Green River State Wildlife Management Area, USGS Harmon (IL) Quad", TopoZone. Retrieved on 2007-05-25. 

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