Conscience Point National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge encompasses 60 acres of maritime grassland, oak-beech forest, shrub habitats, kettle holes, freshwater marshes, and salt marshes on Long Island's south fork.

Stanley Howard donated this land to establish Conscience Point National Wildlife Refuge in 1971, making it a protected area for native species conservation.

The refuge stands as part of the Sebonac Creek complex, representing a natural system that includes 300 acres of wetlands, salt marshes, and tidal flats.

Access to the refuge requires special permits for specific activities such as biological research and environmental education due to its protected status.

The maritime grasslands within the refuge contain prickly pear cactus and represent one of fewer than 100 such grassland communities worldwide.

Location: New York

Inception: 1971

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/conscience_point

GPS coordinates: 40.94140,-72.42080

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:45