Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
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The Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) is a conservation area located within Cass County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is 16,550 acres (6,698 ha) in size. A mix of plowed upland prairie and Panther Creek woodlands, the site is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It is drained by the Sangamon River. It is named for former Governor of Illinois Jim Edgar.
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Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area Show map of Illinois | |
Location | Cass County, Illinois, USA |
Nearest city | Chandlerville, Illinois |
Coordinates | 40°00′15″N 90°10′00″W |
Area | 16,550 acres (6,698 ha) |
Established | June, 1993 |
Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
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