Dept of Environmental Conservation
Norrie Point Env.Center, 256 Norrie Point WayStaatsburg , NY 12580
Division/Unit: Marine Resources
Dept of Environmental Conservation
Norrie Point Env.Center, 256 Norrie Point WayDivision/Unit: Marine Resources
Marist College & Bard College - for credit only
Description:
Freshwater tidal marshes are globally rare, yet productive and significant habitats. Along the Hudson River, these ecosystems have been impacted by climate change stressors, particularly the effects of increased storms, including Tropical Storms Irene and Lee in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR) has established a series of permanent vegetation transects in the marshes to document storm surge impacts to vegetation density and marsh elevation. By participating in this internship, you will learn to identify and quantify emergent marsh and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). Other internship duties include sampling Surface Elevation Tables (SETs), deploying tide gauges, assisting with elevation surveys, river water sampling (from shore or boat), assisting with laboratory processing of samples (filtering and weighing), calibrating instruments, and acid washing sample bottles. Eligible applicants must be able to swim and lift up to 50 lbs.
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Must have the available time to work 5 consecutive hours 1-2 week days during the Summer semester (May - August 2017)
Skills:
Field work
Lab work
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Dutchess
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Physical Science