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Land and Water Reserve Area
10
County
Lee
Location
The reserve is situated on glacial till and sandy eolian deposits of the Bloomington Moraine overlooking the broad outwash plain of the Green River Lowlands in Lee County. There are many nearby sites which are protected under INPC programs.
Description
Ryan Wetland and Sand Prairie Land and Water Reserve contains part of the larger 202.3-acre Ryan Wetland and Sand Prairie Illinois Natural Areas Inventory (INAI #1681) site. Moderate to high-quality dry sand prairie, mesic sand prairie, sedge meadow, and sand pond habitats are present. The natural communities at the site exhibit a diverse native flora. Over 150 native species have been recorded since an initial inventory was conducted in 2002. The site also provides important habitat for a variety of wildlife, including two state threatened species. The sand ponds and wetlands support a healthy population of amphibians, and over 50 bird species have been identified.
Ownership
Lee County Soil and Water Conservation District
Natural Division
Grand Prairie Section of the Grand Prairie Natural Division (#4a)
Registered
November 2006
Size
48 acres
Access
The site is open to the public.
Topographic Quad
Ohio
For Further Information
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
217-785-8686
DNR.INPC@illinois.gov