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The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is a 22.5 week AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The LRCC summer/fall program features 5 unique host sites, each offering different experiences and opportunities to members. Key responsibilities may include: -Work toward the eradication of invasive species in the lakes and watershed. -Maintain and construct regional trail networks. -Engage both youth and adults in environmental education and outreach programs. -Recruit and lead volunteer crews. *Each host site operates independently and may not participate in all of the above, and may have additional responsibilities not listed. Host Site Highlights : Each host site operates independently and has additional, specialized duties and experiences. Highlights of each site are included below, but applicants are...

Description Intern - Surface Water Management (Freshwater Ecology Intern) - Seasonal Spend your summer gaining valuable career experience with Snohomish County as a   Freshwater Ecology Intern . We are hiring two highly motivated internship candidates to join our Surface Water Management team for the 2021 field season.    Intern Job Summary Your internship at Snohomish County will challenge you, sharpen your skills, and start paving your way to a career.    SWM provides a wide variety of public programs and services to preserve and improve the health of Snohomish County’s water resources and natural systems and to reduce road and property flooding. Interns gain hands-on experience under the direction of water resource professionals.     As a Freshwater Ecology intern, you will:   Assist with the collection of water quality, habitat, and hydrologic data on rivers, streams and lakes. Learn to use common equipment for sampling in freshwater systems. Manage data...

Position Overview Rare inspires change, so people and nature thrive.  Our culture is results-oriented and entrepreneurial, committed to working towards ambitious goals and creating measurable results. Rare is growing and expanding its impact through a range of exciting programs, including Fish Forever – a global initiative to restore near-shore fisheries in the tropics.  Demand for fish has pushed the oceans to their limits. Coastal communities sit at the intersection of society and ecology, directly dependent on healthy ecosystems to provide fish for food and income. We believe that empowering communities to protect and manage coastal waters will help address this crisis. Delivering community, rights-based management systems for coastal fisheries, connecting managed access of fisheries with fully protected marine reserves, will result in transformative impact for both people and nature. We envision a future in which 100% of coastal fisheries are sustainably managed with...

Part-Time Position Announcement Outreach Educator Starting June 2021 ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators. Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature's classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce....

This job posting is "continuous" or "open until filled” and will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. Overview of Role :   The Wetland and Riparian Ecologist provides support and leadership in the department’s Wetland and Riparian Ecology program.  In collaboration with other ecologists, the Wetland and Riparian Ecologist ’s  work includes:  conserv ing , protect ing , restor ing , manag ing , monitor ing  and evaluat ing  wetland and riparian resources on city-owned and city-managed lands ; conducting  research and analysis to manage, protect, and evaluate wetland and riparian resources ; assisting in  the development of departmental and city policy to protect and conserve wetland and riparian resources ;  and provid ing  technical assistance to the city and department in the management of wetland and riparian resources.        Example Responsibilities and Activities  Management of Wetland and Riparian Resources...

Position Information Join the Environmental Resources Division as a Fish and Wildlife Technician I - Extra-Help! The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is hiring several temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians. Starting pay will be $24.34/hour. Some positions may start immediately, most positions will have start dates in April and May and hiring could continue into Fall 2021. Fish and Wildlife Technicians in the Environmental Resources Division primarily focus on fish and wildlife biology in streams, rivers, and estuaries. These positions support and assist senior staff in the development, implementation, and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitat monitoring programs. Typical responsibilities include: Surveying a variety of fish habitats and species using various techniques such as electrofishing (boat and backpack) and spawner and snorkel surveys Surveying bird and mammal habitats and species primarily through visual...

5 vacancies in the following locations: Tucson, AZ Columbia, MO Albuquerque, NM Austin, TX Corpus Christi, TX Summary Multiple positions advertised asFish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-9/11 working in each of the following locations for the R2-Gulf Restoration Program: Albuquerque, New Mexico Austin, TX Columbia, MO Tucson, AZ Corpus Christi, TX These positions are also open to status candidates under announcement   R2-21-10990808-KL-MP . You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilize the concepts, principles, and practices of conservation biology and ecology to plan and conduct a variety of investigations to determine the impact of land and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife...

Come Work With Us Be Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference. LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment? We anticipate an opening for an environmental engineer or scientist at our corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The engineer or scientist hired will support a variety of interesting and innovative projects in LimnoTech’s service areas, potentially including: Watershed, stream, and lake restoration planning and design Environmental site investigations Contaminant fate and transport Hydraulic/hydrologic evaluations...

Come Work With Us Be Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference. LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment? We anticipate an opening for an environmental engineer or scientist at our corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The engineer or scientist hired will support a variety of interesting and innovative projects in LimnoTech’s service areas, potentially including: Watershed, stream, and lake restoration planning and design Environmental site investigations Contaminant fate and transport Hydraulic/hydrologic evaluations...

Internship Announcement Outreach Educator June 2021 - May 2022 ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators. Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature's classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community...

Organization Solano Resource Conservation District (Solano RCD) is a special district to the State of California who works closely with a variety of local and regional partners to restore and protect Solano County watersheds through strategic restoration activities, water education and outreach programs, and by offering conservation planning and watershed coordination services to local residents and landowners. Solano RCD staff and its Board of Directors strive towards excellence, equity, collaboration, and appreciation in the work performed and welcomes candidates who share these same values. Position Summary The employer is the Board of Directors of the Solano Resource Conservation District. Day to day supervision is provided by the Education Program Director. This position is approximately 25-50%% of full time equivalent (FTE) in the months of May-September. Required hours will be Saturday and Sunday from approximately 7:30AM to 5:00PM at Lake Berryessa and Monday or...

Interpretive Naturalist  June 2021 - May 2022 ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators. Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature’s classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce....

Cabin Leader June-August 2021 ABOUT DUNES LEARNING CENTER With a mission to inspire lasting curiosity and stewardship with nature, Dunes Learning Center is the nonprofit education partner of Indiana Dunes National Park. Since 1998, more than 144,000 students from diverse communities and backgrounds have participated in our programs to discover, learn, explore, and reflect on the science and wonder of nature. For many, Dunes Learning Center is the gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park and the beginning of their environmental science education. These experiences support students on the pathway to science-based careers, inspiring the next generation of scientists, environmental advocates, and educators.  Looking back on 20+ years of exploration and investigation in nature’s classroom, Dunes Learning Center is proud to be at the forefront of environmental education in the Indiana Dunes. We serve a diverse community and seek a diverse workforce. Dunes Learning...

Burness, a mission-driven communications firm committed to helping nonprofits and foundations advance social change worldwide, seeks a media relations expert with 3-5 years of experience in the environmental field. We’re looking for a high-energy, organized person with the ability to land media placements for a fast-paced, global environmental campaign on biodiversity and media promotions on deforestation, climate change and more. Must provide examples of media placements and associated press materials, short-form writing samples (statements, pitches, press releases) and list of journalists with whom you are regularly working. You will work within a team of colleagues playing different roles in each promotion and with multiple partners outside of Burness.  Basic job requirements include the demonstrated ability to: Determine news value of stories, possible news angles and strategies using your own media analysis and based on your experience in the field; Lead, organize and...