Rachel Carson NWR Salt Marsh Restoration Internship 2025

Rachel Carson NWR Salt Marsh Restoration Internship 2025
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Salt Marsh Restoration Internship:
16 weeks (~June 16th – October 3rd)
One full-time intern is needed to support salt marsh salt marsh
Salt marshes are found in tidal areas near the coast, where freshwater mixes with saltwater.

Learn more about salt marsh restoration projects at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. This position requires a strong interest in coastal ecosystems, the ability to identify salt marsh plants and spend long hours in the field under varying conditions. Prior experience working in salt marshes and/or using ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Field Maps, and technical equipment are not required, but are advantageous.

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Little River at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in cooperation with the State of Maine to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. Located along 50 miles of coastline in York and Cumberland counties, the refuge consists of 11 divisions between Kittery and Cape...
National Wildlife Refuge
Wells,ME
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Public Domain
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A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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Washington,DC
Ecosystem
Coastal
Wetland
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Salt marsh
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Northeast