Spatially Connected

INTERNSHIP: Riparian Habitat and Forest Ecosystem Restoration
 
Salmon Valley Stewardship is a nonprofit organization in Salmon, Idaho. In addition to other community-based conservation activities, SVS coordinates the Lemhi County Forest Restoration Group. A collaboratively designed project on the North Fork Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest has moved into implementation phase. SVS will be working with the Forest Service, Corps of Engineers, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Idaho Fish and Game, other nonprofit conservation organizations, as well as forest product industry, elected officials and other community representatives.
 
Location:               Salmon, Idaho                         
Reports to:            Executive Director
Start Date:             June 15 – June 29, 2009        
End Date:              August 28, 2009

Short Description
The Riparian Habitat and Forest Ecosystem Restoration Intern’s major responsibilities will be to assist with implementation of forest restoration projects, community outreach and education, and project documentation. This position temporary, full-time position is funded through August 28 and may be extended beyond this if agreed upon by both parties and funding is available.
Primary Responsibilities

Complete essential tasks listed below a team member who demonstrates attention to quality, innovation, grace, and good humor, as these are valued elements of our dynamic work environment.

Coordinate Hughes Creek riparian improvement project with affected federal and state agencies and landowners.

Understand and follow applicable permit requirements for Hughes Creek riparian improvement project.

Coordinate volunteer assistance with on-the-ground conservation projects and monitoring.

Update executive director on progress and challenges of riparian improvement project in a timely manner.

Collect scientific data in coordination with the Hughes Creek multiparty monitoring plan.

Communicate project progress to Lemhi County Forest Restoration Group members at field tours, meetings, and in written correspondence.

Perform other duties as determined by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Helpful Qualifications:
Understanding of riparian systems and fish ecology.

Background in biology/forestry/environmental studies.

Drivers license and own vehicle.

An ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Relevant college course content and experience. Good computer and communication skills.


Compensation: 
Moderate stipend and possibility of subsidized housing.
 
To apply, send cover letter & resume by May 20 to Gina Knudson, SVS Executive Director. 513 Main Street - Salmon, Idaho 83467 - 208/756-1686 - salmonvalley@centurytel.net

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GIS/Remote Sensing Internship
http://www.wri.org/job/10970

Research/Writing Internship
http://www.wri.org/job/10969

A study in the Tyron Watershed that assess the current condition of Macroinvertebrates that uses Maps as a way to visually display characteristics of survey sites and catalog data at each of the sites.  Liz Callison (in GEO 265 class) was the project lead - any questions about the assesment and how maps were used can be directed to Liz.

The City of Hillsboro is recruiting university students to inventory the street tree canopy in Hillsboro, Oregon.  This inventory will help lay the foundation for an Urban Forestry Management Program.

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  This unpaid internship running from May 11th through June 12th is 2 weekdays per week from 8am-12pm.  Compensation includes a free Tri-Met Transit Pass and potential Course Credit.  The part-time nature of this internship and close proximity to a Tri-Met MAX Station accommodate busy academic schedules.  Attached is an Urban Forestry Internship Flyer for distribution.  All resumes must be received by Thursday April 30, 2009.

Click here to download announcement.

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GIS in Action is an annual conference hosted by ASPRS and the
Oregon-SW Washington Chapter of URISA.  It is in Vancouver, WA on April 21 & 22, 2009.  Registration for students is only $35 for both days and they are usually looking for student volunteers. 

After downloading the ArcGIS 9.2 Educational license on your personal computer, you also need to download and install the latest service pack.  Follow the installation steps.  You want to download the ArcGIS Desktop Evaluation Edition.

There is an ESRI Webinar this coming Thursday (April 2, 2009):

Authoring and Deploying Fast Web Maps 

http://training.esri.com/campus/seminars/seminardetail.cfm?course_id=118