02 July 2021
Moving Along
Hello again! Time has been moving fast! I’m already halfway through my summer fellowship with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). I’m working on species assessments with the Carlsbad CA Office but working remotely. So…
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02 July 2021
Underneath the Surface
Have you ever wondered what you would see if you could see through water? Well you can stop wondering because side scan sonar is here! Side scan sonar is a system that was discovered in…
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02 July 2021
Halfway There
As I approach the midpoint of my fellowship, I’m thinking more about the opportunities that lie ahead. The Direct Hire Authority granted to successful DFP’s allows us to more easily pursue a career in government.…
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01 July 2021
Water: Key to Biodiversity
The Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1949, and it is home to a complex series of ecosystems like freshwater marshes, desert shrublands, brackish water marshes, and alkali playas. The Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge…
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01 July 2021
Nerve-racking Presentations
Work has been really good since the last blog post! I finished up working on the species ranges I mentioned last time, the Morefield’s Leather Flower, and the Tennessee yellow-eyed grass. But this week is…
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01 July 2021
Behind the Scenes
Growing up, I used to volunteer at a farm down the road from my house that served as a therapeutic riding center that prided themselves in eliminating money as a barrier to access. I would…
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