Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: yu.chen@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 402-8970
Division/Unit: Fish and Wildlife/Ecosystem Health
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Pond Management Internship (ID: 107075) for Spring 2019
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: yu.chen@dec.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 402-8970
Proposal Information
Description:
The Hale Creek Field Station in Gloversville, NY is managed by the Bureau of Ecosystem Health, Division of Fish and Wildlife, and is the facility for DEC's Analytical Service Unit and the Ecotoxicology Research Team. The Field Station was formerly a fish hatchery which was repurposed as an analytical and research laboratory. The raceways as well as the fish ponds now hold fish for display and educational purposes.
The interns will assist in the maintenance of the raceway and fish ponds at optimal condition for fish and other aquatic laboratory animals (amphibians, invertebrates, etc.). In addition, the interns may serve as caretakers of the fish and other aquatic animals and can participate in laboratory studies on aquatic ecosystems conducted at the Field Station.
Skills:
Pond management
Animal Care (aquatic)
Aquatic sciences and ecology
Internship Areas: Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Science