Everglades Internship

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,

*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>