The Everglades Foundation is accepting applications for the John
Marshall Everglades Internship. During this 8-week (May 18^th – July
14^th ) undergraduate internship program, qualified students will learn
about the Everglades ecosystem, history, water management issues, and
policies related to Everglades restoration. Interns will go on site
visits to: major restoration sites, water management structures, and
effected natural areas. They will grow their professional networks while
meeting with scientists, stakeholders, and policy makers who are
participating in the most comprehensive restoration project in the
world. Interns select from one of four categories for their capstone
projects: policy & advocacy, science & engineering, education, and
communications.
The Everglades Foundation is dedicated to protecting and restoring
America’s Everglades. This unique ecosystem provides economic,
recreational and life-sustaining benefits to the millions of people in
Florida who depend on its future health. Through the advancement of
scientifically sound and achievable solutions, the Foundation seeks to
reverse the damage inflicted on the ecosystem and provide policymakers
and the public with an honest and credible resource to help guide
decision-making on complex restoration issues.
Please pass this announcement along to any interested undergraduate
students. The internship would be of interest to students studying:
environmental policy, advocacy, environmental studies, biology/ecology,
communications, science communications, environmental engineering,
hydrology, ecological economics, environmental education, etc.
For more information about the program and how to apply, please see our
website: http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/opportunities/internships/
<http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/opportunities/internships/>
Kindly,
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*Kristie Wendelberger, PhD
**Outdoor Education and Outreach Coordinator*
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Office: 305.251.0001 <tel:305.251.0001>
Mobile: 305-281-3061 <tel:305-281-3061>
kwendelberger@evergladesfoundation.org
<mailto:kwendelberger@evergladesfoundation.org>