Dept of Environmental Conservation
256 Norrie Point WayStaatsburg , NY 12580
E-Mail: sarah.fernald@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Marine Resources
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Hudson River System-Wide Monitoring Program Intern (ID: 109107) for Fall 2022
Agency/Facility
Staatsburg , NY 12580
E-Mail: sarah.fernald@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
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 sea level rise. 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), 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 comfortable working in and around water and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills:
Field Work
lab work
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Dutchess
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Junior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Physical Science