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State eyes Crab Orchard refuge takeover plan
An Illinois Department of Conservation advisory committee discussed a possible state takeover of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge from the U S Fish and Wildlife Service but took no action. Officials stressed they are not pursuing the idea and the refuge manager said no disposal or solicitation is planned. Local business leaders urged change to balance industry recreation and wildlife goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Estel
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Department of Conservation Advisory Committee
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Crab Orchard Refuge
Ray Goodman
Marion
Goodman
Federal
Department of Interior
Tom Hestand
Mark Talley
Carterville
Crab Orchard Lake
Wayne Adams
DOC
David Kenney
Springfield