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Watershed Science Spring Internship
ORGANIZATION: Sierra Streams Institute
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Organization Description: Sierra Streams Institute is a watershed science organization based in Nevada City, California, dedicated to increasing watershed stewardship capacity throughout the Sierra Nevada region and beyond. Founded in 1996 as Friends of Deer Creek, SSI has grown to become an important voice in the regional scientific community. We work with local, state, and federal agencies as well as universities and community groups to find solutions to the problems that afflict Deer Creek and other watersheds (i.e. Bear River, Yuba River) throughout the region that share the challenges resulting from a century and a half of gold mining, development, and agriculture. SSI's emphasis on rigorous science, data collection and community engagement provides the basis for restoration decisions that are made on behalf of Sierra watersheds, and makes us a valuable partner of local and state government agencies.
Position Description:
- Macroinvertebrate Lab: Benthic macroinvertebrate (creek insect) samples are processed in our laboratory. Interns utilize microscopy and taxonomic skills to identify insects to family level and become more proficient with dichotomous keys. Data entry and data proofing will also be involved.
- Water Quality Monitoring: Monitors test for pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity and temperature along Bear River and Deer Creek.
- Water Chemistry Processing: Water samples from Deer Creek and Bear River are processed in our laboratory for nutrient and bacteria content. Laboratory upkeep tasks including data entry, data proofing, and protocol updates may be involved.
- Literature Review: Interns will help gather the background information necessary for various projects using scientific journal databases and the internet.
More opportunities with Sierra Streams Institute
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sierra Streams Institute
Location:
117 New Mohawk Road, Suite H, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To link water, science, and people for the benefit of human and environmental health.
Description
Sierra Streams Institute is a regional watershed science organization based in Nevada City, California, dedicated to increasing watershed stewardship capacity throughout the Sierra Nevada region and beyond. Much of our work takes place in the watershed of Deer Creek-a major tributary of the Yuba River, which drains to the Feather River, the Sacramento River, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay- Sierra Streams Institute is a vitally important voice in the regional scientific community. We work with local, state, and federal agencies as well as universities and community groups to find solutions to the problems that afflict other watersheds throughout the region that share the challenges resulting from a century and a half of gold mining, development, and agriculture. Sierra Streams Institute's emphasis on rigorous science and consistent data collection provides the basis for restoration decisions and makes us an especially valuable partner of local and state government agencies who lack the funding and capacity to gather their own data. From experience, we have learned that in addition to conducting research, it is imperative to impart an understanding of the issues we are studying to the public and to work closely with local government entities to solve local problems. This approach enables the public to contribute an educated guiding voice to the governing process. As an organization, we have chosen to accomplish this task through education and involvement rather than political means.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
431 Uren StreetSuite CNevada City, CA 95959
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2021
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-10 hrs/week, depending on intern availability