Beaver Ecology Internship
Working alongside the Midwest Beaver Management, LLC, and the Manitou Creek Drainage District, students learn about preserving and restoring ecosystems and nature's ecosystem engineers, the beavers.
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Through this paid internship, interns learn how to mitigate human-beaver conflicts in order to reap the benefits that beavers provide to the ecosystem.
Projects
Interns work alongside professionals in and out of the field to complete several different monitoring and installation projects. The opportunity for research projects and the chance to attend the National BeaverCon, all expenses paid, is open to all interns!
Trail Camera Monitoring
Footage monitoring for wildlife spotted on of 24/7 trail cams near beaver dams.
Device Installations
Water-level gauge, flow device, and beaver deceiver installations to monitor and manage dams.
Tree Inventories
Assist in related field projects like oak tree-inventories to protect trees of interest from beaver damage.
Habit Restoration
Work on invasive plant removal, and planting native trees and bushes.
Grant Writing
Interested interns can assist professional grant writing.
Spring Interns
Dedication. Passion. Impact.
Our interns bring energy, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn. Their commitment to personal growth and contributing to our team makes them invaluable, often going above and beyond to tackle challenges and assist with projects. With a drive to make an impact, they embrace opportunities to develop skills and gain experience, while their passion for the work they do helps to inspire and motivate others around them.
