Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: 4pwlinfo@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Division of Water
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Waterbody Inventory/Priority Waterbodies (ID: 110355) for Summer 2025
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: 4pwlinfo@dec.ny.gov
School Affiliation
SUNY Albany
Proposal Information
Description:
The objective of this internship is to improve the resolution of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Waterbody Inventory/Priority Waterbodies List (WIPWL) GIS layer by comparing it to the recently improved National Hydrography Data (NHD) plus layer and correcting any discrepancies. This work will allow DEC to represent NYS surface waters more accurately and relate them to water quality assessments.
The intern will have a workstation equipped with a computer and necessary software to complete the internship tasks. The jobsite is 625 Broadway in Albany for 20 hours a week from Monday-Friday.
Skills:
Writing
Analyses
Field Work
ArcMap and ArcPro experience
RStudio / Processing and analyses
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Natural Science, Physical Science