Wildlife & Habitat
The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the diversity of native species of plants, fish, and wildlife and their ecosystems within the Connecticut River watershed. The natural environment of the 7.2 million acre watershed is extremely diverse and expansive. Refuge divisions and units were established to protect some of the most biologically significant areas within the watershed. Refuge lands are managed to support wildlife and habitats of conservation concern, such as federal listed species, migratory birds and fish, and wetlands. Refuge lands also provide connectivity to other open spaces essential for the movement and adaptation of plants and animals.
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Birds
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Endangered Species
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Fish
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Mammals
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Amphibians & Reptiles
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Habitats
Page Photo Credits – Black duck - USFWS., Piping plover - Deb Reynolds/USFWS., Brook trout - Jaime Masterson., Moose - USFWS., Wood turtle - Deb Reynolds/USFWS., Shawangunk Meadows - Patrick Comins.
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2014