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Rain Garden Community Communications Intern, Isabella Jones
Rain Garden Community Communications Intern, Isabella Jones
College of the Environment Internship Reports
To restore and protect the marine environments of East Jefferson County by raising community awareness of issues, engaging volunteers in stewardship, and generating support for Northwest Straits Commission programs and activities.
Gis Analyst, Tyler Balthrop
Gis Analyst, Tyler Balthrop
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Actalent allowed me to work as a paid internship for Wiser Imagery Services as a GIS Analyst. As a GIS analyst day to day my job can be completely different every single day or it could be the exact same thing day after day. It just depends on the deadlines, the client we are working for and the task at hand. Often the contracts that Wiser receives are with the federal government. Many of the positions do require security clearances but not all. However, that is not to say that the information does not hold value to potential harmful actors.
Orange County Coastkeeper Environmental Communications Intern, Sofia Neros
Orange County Coastkeeper Environmental Communications Intern, Sofia Neros
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Throughout Winter and Spring quarters of 2023, I worked remotely as a communications intern for Orange County Coastkeeper. Orange County Coastkeeper is a nonprofit based out of Costa Mesa, California that centers around the Southern California ecosystem and educates the community about local conservation efforts via lessons and beach cleanups. I worked with a small team on a series of videos meant to educate the public on the Santa Ana River watershed. The main questions that went into the production of these videos are, what are the most important topics the public should know, and what is the best voice …
Environmental Studies Peer Mentor, Mia Lumbley
Environmental Studies Peer Mentor, Mia Lumbley
College of the Environment Internship Reports
The activities that I did during my internship were done in three steps. The initial step was to collaborate with students, faculty and staff to identify the needs of students. Through research and outreach, we discovered that students want to develop their academic, social, and professional identities. The second step was finding mentees, which was done by creating posters, speaking in classes, and getting the word out to students. The third and final step was developing, planning, and attending events with assigned mentees. The activities done within the internship helped to achieve the mission of making students feel seen and …
Wwu Spring Block Assistant, Zoe Harper
Wwu Spring Block Assistant, Zoe Harper
College of the Environment Internship Reports
The best way that I can describe Spring Block is as a knowledge exchange, even that term barely does it justice. I’ve spent the past two quarters preparing for, and helping my peers prepare for a field school on John’s Island, W̱ ȾÁEMEṈ, in cooperation with both the Lummi and W̱ SÁNEĆ nations. In preparation students and faculty created a curriculum that included not only lessons, but risk management protocol, housing accommodations, schedules and food plans for each of the trips. The final product of these months of preparation was a four day experience that is almost beyond words,
Marine Science Education At The Community Boating Center, Sandy Rost
Marine Science Education At The Community Boating Center, Sandy Rost
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Though this has been incredible hands-on experience with education, I found myself starting to ask questions about the inner workings of our programming. I began to wonder how a tiny non-profit is able to reach so many people in our community and effectively at that. In the past two seasons, CBC
management has been making connections with local schools and began developing field trip programs. I found myself particularly interested in these relationships with schools.
College Of The Environment Strategic Visioning Committee, Brynn Vogel
College Of The Environment Strategic Visioning Committee, Brynn Vogel
College of the Environment Internship Reports
I hope to learn more about the inner workings of the university and contribute meaningful conversation and input regarding the future of the College of the Environment. I also hope to gain more professional experience by attending meetings with other faculty members and building professional connections for my future in the environmental field. I am passionate about this department and university and would love to be able to contribute as much as I can by communicating regularly with other faculty members.
Chuckanut Health Foundation Intern, Eukia Lemaster
Chuckanut Health Foundation Intern, Eukia Lemaster
College of the Environment Internship Reports
The Whatcom Racial Equity Commission (WREC) is a project started by Shu-Ling Zhao and Kristina Michele Martens in the wake of the George Floyd murder and police brutality. Their goal was to create a community-led commission that would address racial equity in Whatcom County. These two wonderful women were supported by the Chuckanut Health Foundation (CHF) and began work on this project in 2020. In 2021, Shu, Kristina, and Heather Flaherty (the Executive Director of CHF) gave a presentation in an Environmental Political Science class I was taking. They shared their vision for WREC and asked for anyone who was …
Whatcom Council Of Governments Planning Intern, Jay Zimmerman
Whatcom Council Of Governments Planning Intern, Jay Zimmerman
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Scenic byways are roadways that because of their intrinsic qualities (scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, archeological, natural) are destinations in and of themselves. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published guidelines outlining the requirements for comprehensive CMPs, and state agencies or local governments may use these in the application process for a roadway’s recognition as a National Scenic Byway. Original CMPs for both corridors were completed in 1997 (Mt. Baker Hwy.) and 2003 (Chuckanut Dr.) respectively. While earlier community outreach has indicated local opposition for application to national recognition, the previously mentioned local agencies sought an update to these regional plans …
Whatcom Million Trees Project Intern, Ainsley Shearer
Whatcom Million Trees Project Intern, Ainsley Shearer
College of the Environment Internship Reports
One of my learning objectives before I started theinternship was to learn how to work with a map makingteam to create visually stunning and comprehensive mapsof Bellingham's invasive species. Over the course of thequarter that is exactly what I did. I have made a staticmap of different work party sites that Whatcom MillionTrees Project have and will host within the City ofBellingham Parks. Along with a Story Map that presentsand displays that map in a more interactive way.
Washington Conservation Corps Intern, Maczenzie Kelm
Washington Conservation Corps Intern, Maczenzie Kelm
College of the Environment Internship Reports
My work with the Washington Conservation Corp (WCC) was with a restoration crew sponsored by the Skagit River Systems Co-op. The organization does work in the Skagit river basin to restore salmon habitat. The focus of this work is on riparian areas, in the summer season which I had worked we primarily maintained sites where plantings had been done previously. This was done through brush cutting survival rings around young plants, as well as removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and morning glory either through herbicide use or brush cutting. Hours worked with WCC were ten hours four days …
Fund For The Public Interest Intern, Isabella Alvarez
Fund For The Public Interest Intern, Isabella Alvarez
College of the Environment Internship Reports
When I accepted an internship with Fund For The Public Interest, my learning goals were simple: learn how a national nonprofit organization of such great size is managed, gain insight into how the organization’s funds are utilized, and learn more about each state’s environmental research and advocacy process. While I do feel I accomplished all of my learning goals in my position, I also learned various other priceless lessons through my experience with the Denver office, skills that I am confident would benefit any college student regardless of their desired field or career path after graduation.
Lead Native Plant Restoration Intern, Tegan Keyes
Lead Native Plant Restoration Intern, Tegan Keyes
College of the Environment Internship Reports
This Earth Day work party was the culmination of seven months of preparation, primarily b Wee LEAD (Learning, Environment, Action, Discovery) program but also involving other local restoration groups. As an intern at LEAD, I had been involved in most of the work, from hours at the worksite removing nonnative plants and some truly baffling trash (including several car parts, an old coffee maker, and a kayak paddle) to early morning meetings debating how many cubic yards of compost we needed to adequately amend the soil. I joined the LEAD team as one of four undergraduate interns hired in September, …
Washington Conservation Corps Crew Member, Peri Croan
Washington Conservation Corps Crew Member, Peri Croan
College of the Environment Internship Reports
No abstract provided.
Lead Web Development And Outreach Intern, Mate Pasztor
Lead Web Development And Outreach Intern, Mate Pasztor
College of the Environment Internship Reports
This year was a major transforma on for L.E.A.D. Prior to this year, according to co-director of L.E.A.D., Ava Stone, interns had few responsibili es. Interns would go to work par es every week but had almost nothing to do outside of that. This was likely a result of L.E.A.D.’s old format of going from site to site, and not inves ng in a space to improve and develop it. With shi ing to a project-based program, Ava Stone and Brandon McWilliams wanted specialized interns who would s ll par cipate in the work par es, but also fulfill specific …
Waldorf School Of Bend, Cicaeda London
Waldorf School Of Bend, Cicaeda London
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Over the course of 5 weeks working at the Waldorf School of Bend, I assisted in all 5 of the EC classrooms and experienced a new approach to teaching. Coming from a forest school background, it was an adjustment to teach under the Waldorf pedagogy, which changed my perspective on traditional western education systems.
Shafer Historical Museum Educator, Caroline Fillman
Shafer Historical Museum Educator, Caroline Fillman
College of the Environment Internship Reports
No abstract provided.
Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Intern, Laelil Peto
Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Intern, Laelil Peto
College of the Environment Internship Reports
I had the opportunity there to learn more about wild animals in the Bellingham and Whatcom County area as well as the responsibilities of a Wildlife Rehabilitator. I performed the daily fundamentals of wildlife care, such as cleaning, feeding and care of patients, as well as assisting the WHS Wildlife staff with intakes, releases, rescues, triage and administering treatments and procedures.
Noaa Wdvcc Fisheries Internship, Antonio Jones
Noaa Wdvcc Fisheries Internship, Antonio Jones
College of the Environment Internship Reports
The invasive European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) have spread from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, becoming a matter of concern in waterbodies throughout the Salish Sea. The possible establishment and growth of this invasive species poses risks to the native species, that thousands of people rely on for their livelihood and for the seafood industry in the Pacific Northwest. I completed and internship with the Northwest Straits Commission (NWSC) working in an emergency response trapping effort to trap invasive European Green Crabs (EGC) in Drayton Harbor, WA to help protect and conserve the native species from their devastating …
Whatcom Land Trust Conservation Intern, Shannon Vincent
Whatcom Land Trust Conservation Intern, Shannon Vincent
College of the Environment Internship Reports
assist in acquisition processes for new properties and help with annual assessments of other WLT properties. My personal goals were to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day realities of land acquisition and management. I gained a broad understanding of the role of urban planning in non-profit organizations such as WLT, and how the protection and restoration of critical habitats in Whatcom County is achieved through public sector work.
Explorations Academy Internship, Olivia Floersch
Explorations Academy Internship, Olivia Floersch
College of the Environment Internship Reports
I began working on creating this inservice worksop, utilizing the background I have in curriculum writing, to tailor an inclusive and informative experience for the teachers. I devoted significant time and research to this process so that it could be accurate and ethical in its execution.
Wwu Soil Ecology Lab Intern, Michael Ginster
Wwu Soil Ecology Lab Intern, Michael Ginster
College of the Environment Internship Reports
The focus of the research is on how tilling in perennial raspberry fields impacts mycorrhizal fungi in those fields, which in turn increases the health of the raspberry plants in those fields.
Chris Morgan Wildlife Intern, Sierra Perea
Chris Morgan Wildlife Intern, Sierra Perea
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Social Media and Journalism Internship, Wildlife Ecology.
Shafer Historical Museum Educator Intern, Caroline Fillman
Shafer Historical Museum Educator Intern, Caroline Fillman
College of the Environment Internship Reports
hosting visitors, accessioning objects, creating educator activities, and drafting up a history and sustainability webpage for them to possibly use in the future. Of my three days a week working at the museum, half of my time was spent hosting visitors. I would open and close the museum and answer any questions people might have about the museum. This might include showing them around the exhibits, telling them some more indepth information about the Methow Valley, or even telling them more about what I was doing there, and what kind of work I was doing. I was able to learn …
Camp Juliette Low Unit Leader, Sydney Gaylor
Camp Juliette Low Unit Leader, Sydney Gaylor
College of the Environment Internship Reports
develop and execute nature and outdoor based curriculum for various ability levels. Not every child has a background that includes spending time outdoors, so I wanted to improve at fostering an appreciation for nature in all participants, even the most trepidatious.
King County Road Services Grant Intern, Brie Vogler
King County Road Services Grant Intern, Brie Vogler
College of the Environment Internship Reports
Establishing an updated documentation strategy for the Road Services Division Grant Program • Providing data visualization support through developing and maintaining reports and Power Bi dashboards. • Collaborating with team members regularly to support and maintain communication hubs via SharePoint and MS teams • Support strategic initiatives to update leader standard work procedures and documents • Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to analyze and update grant program reporting and; • See an overall enhancement of my data analysis skills
Washington Conservation Corps - Marine Debris Removal, Griffin Hemmelgarn
Washington Conservation Corps - Marine Debris Removal, Griffin Hemmelgarn
College of the Environment Internship Reports
analyze integrative approaches towards understanding socio-ecological interactions and critically examine methods of conducting environmental work. These objectives were achieved as I learnt about the effects of anthropogenic marine debris on the Salish Sea environment. Chemical compounds located in marine waste have long-lasting and fatal effects on the fauna of marine environments. Additionally, I developed a greater understanding of environmental work through collaboration with government and non-governmental organizations.
City Of Bellingham Parks Dept Restoration Intern, Janie Egan
City Of Bellingham Parks Dept Restoration Intern, Janie Egan
College of the Environment Internship Reports
The Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program (PVP) is a program within the city’s Parks and Recreation department that facilitates volunteer stewardship projects and environmental education programming in Bellingham’s parks and natural spaces. Each Saturday, the program hosts a work party at
a different location for members of the community to help with ecological stewardship projects such as invasive species removal, native species planting, erosion control, and trail management. Run out of what is essentially a closet in the corner of the Bellingham Park Operations office, it is a small program that
makes a massive impact on the well-being of communities and …
Transpo Group Gis Internship, Casey Rothlisberger
Transpo Group Gis Internship, Casey Rothlisberger
College of the Environment Internship Reports
As GIS Intern, I offered support to the two GIS Analysts and the GIS Technical Supervisor, as well as project managers for specific tasks. Transpo’s projects are wide-ranging which allowed me to gain exposure on various projects and project types. All work was done on ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, or ArcGIS Online.
Geo-Taxonomy Service Development Summer Internship At The United Nations Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs, Nyc, Henry Mros Iii
Geo-Taxonomy Service Development Summer Internship At The United Nations Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs, Nyc, Henry Mros Iii
International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE)
This report provides a detailed account of my internship experience with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) in New York, New York during the summer, autumn, and winter of 2016. The internship was completed at Two United Nations Plaza and remotely from Clark University under the supervision of UN-OCHA Information Management Programme Officer, Andrej Verity. While temporarily serving as an international civil servant, I had the unique opportunity to contribute my knowledge and skills to an intergovernmental organization that continuously aims to improve the nations of our world. Adhering to the requirements set forth by …