In this 7.2 million acre, four state watershed, where 2.3 million people coexist with hundreds of other species, the Conte Refuge works with many partners to acquire key parcels, to better manage already protected land, to provide conservation leadership, and to educate the watershed citizens about important habitat issues. In this way the Conte Refuge helps to insure people's enjoyment of the special nature of New England’s landscapes and habitats. This will be the Conte Refuge legacy lasting for generations to come.