21 October 2024
New Roles and New Forests: The Beginning of my Internship
Laupāhoehoe, Hawai`i– where endemic bird calls whisper along the wind, where the moss is untouched by time and richly clings to all surfaces, where frequent downpours of rain inspire the lush green tapestry of the…
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18 October 2024
Speaking at the Climate and Conservation Summit
"On military lands were hills, streams and more, Prized watersheds, rich in resources and lore,Fish and Wildlife Service and soldiers worked as one team,A conservation project with a common dream:To protect the land, now and…
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15 October 2024
Of streams and trees Featured
It’s been a little over 2 months since I have started my RAP position as a hydrologist at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry with the US Forest Service (USFS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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14 October 2024
Hispanic Access Celebrates Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Designation
On October 11th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS), making it the first Tribally nominated marine sanctuary in the U.S. and the first sanctuary designated in…
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09 October 2024
FALLing into New Horizons: Summer Reflections from the Refuge
As summer comes to an end, I'm reflecting on the new experiences and opportunities I've had the privilege to be a part of as an intern at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. One of the most…
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07 October 2024
Mussels, Monkshood, & Moths
This month I have been able to participate in the coolest field work! I spent two days conducting mussel surveys in northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. The creek we were surveying had a large oil…
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