09 November 2023
Update On My Journey
In my current position, I work with the infrastructure management division. While I love the work that I do, I have been curious about what kind of work other positions in the fish and wildlife…
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08 November 2023
Wood Ducks, Trout and Waders
There is something special about the work we do at with the USFWS and Minnesota Valley NWR. Where park rangers, biologists, realtors, firefighters, mechanics, visitor services, and education experts come together to serve a common…
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07 November 2023
It’s the little things: celebrating a shared love for the Earth, wholesome backcountry banter, and long drives with the windows down through Yosemite
The past couple of months have been filled with many firsts: my first time celebrating National Public Lands Day, my first attempt at summiting the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, my first experience…
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03 November 2023
Elk Surveys, Delta Smelt Monitoring, and Informal Sec. 7 Consultations
In late September, I had the amazing opportunity of joining biological technicians at the Lodi Fish & Wildlife Office for a fun day of fish monitoring. I participated in the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring (EDSM)…
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30 October 2023
My summer in Philadelphia
I am almost halfway through my fellowship. I've learned so much about Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers through meeting new people and hearing about what they do in the program. I feel really accomplished in…
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26 October 2023
Signs on the Grassland
It’s hard to imagine what the Forest Service would be without signage. As a boy, I looked forward to riding up the Cache La Poudre River valley and passing the first Forest Service Signs along…
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