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Spend your summer by the lake! Join the efforts of NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species, working to ensure a healthy and clean environment for wildlife and recreationalists. We are seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2024 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft as appropriate. As a boat launch steward, you will be trained to:  Greet visitors to Lake Champlain and familiarize the public with aquatic invasive species information. Record lake-user information on mobile tablets. Collect and identify aquatic organisms. Inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms. Conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed. Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience...

Spend your summer by the lake! Join the efforts of NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species, working to ensure a healthy and clean environment for wildlife and recreationalists. We are seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2024 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft as appropriate. As a boat launch steward, you will be trained to: Greet visitors to Lake Champlain and familiarize the public with aquatic invasive species information. Record lake-user information on mobile tablets. Collect and identify aquatic organisms. Inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms. Conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed. Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience with...

Summer 2024 Internships: Apply November 1, 2023 - February 15, 2024 SERC is seeking interns to join us for summer 2024! Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 10 -16 weeks on a wide range of topics including some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. Choose from a variety of opportunities including research labs, environmental education, citizen science, and science communications. Our intern alumni have used our professional-training programs as a stepping-stone to pursue a wide range of STEM careers. Although students will become familiar with much of the research of SERC in general, individuals will devote most of their time to an independent research project. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a selected field of study and to learn a variety of research techniques through firsthand experience. At the conclusion of the internship, student participants...

Research and Intern Supervisor wanted for a diverse and challenging role with Paraguayan conservation NGO based in the Wetlands of Ñeembucú. Based at Centro IDEAL in the city of Pilar, you’ll conduct and teach field science at a fully equipped ecological research station, contributing to our understanding of this unique ecosystem. Role summary You will manage data collection, collation and publication of PLT’s Wetland Conservation Priorities (based on the RAMSAR Convention Criteria). You'll follow the methodologies set by the PLT Scientific Council and have access to expert scientific guidance, as well as a strong team to work alongside you. You will be in charge of developing and supervising intern projects from the moment an intern books through until the publication of their study where applicable. The Research and Intern Supervisor offers both intellectual and logistical support for interns carrying out projects at PLT, including assistance with project design,...