The Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge
About Silvio O. Conte
Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Silvio O. Conte represented his home state as a Republican Member of Congress for 32 years. He was an avid outdoor sportsman and strongly supported environmental causes. In 1991, he introduced federal legislation ensuring the protection of the Connecticut River Watershed and establishing what is now known as the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.