Two months into my internship, I've embarked on countless exciting journeys that have allowed me to explore my passion for nature in a completely new way. Growing up, I spent much time wandering through the…

Every year, tucked in the corner of the Potomac River, Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) hosts a deer hunt used to manage the local deer population. This year, myself and my two…

At the beginning of December, I had the privilege to meet with the whole of the Headquarters Infrastructure Management Division (IMD) in New Orleans, LA. It was my first time in New Orleans and being…

Locating orphan oil and gas wells is the top priority of my work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Orphan wells are wells that lack a known owner and must be plugged and/or remediated…

“Financial intelligence is simply having more options, figuring out ways to create opportunities or altering situations to work in your favor.”-Robert Kiyosaki As 2023 draws to a close, and we reflect on our various programs,…

Hello, I'm Ashley Castillo, a recent graduate from Umass Amherst with a degree in the Natural Resources field. As I embark on my second year with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I can't help…