Biology and Fieldwork Assistance
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1945 following the Migratory Bird Act. It is over 51,000 acres of various habitat types set aside for the conservation of migratory birds with a focus on wintering waterfowl. The refuge is broken up into 3 key portions, called units, following a 65-mile stretch of the Tennessee River - Big Sandy, Busseltown and Duck River Unit(s).
Duck River Unit is the largest of the three units and the most actively managed as well, so there is never a short supply of work to be done. Volunteer tasks may include mowing, weed eating, spraying invasive plant species, facilities maintenance and assisting the biologist with tasks such as field work projects and summer wood duck banding.
Duck River Unit is a great place for wildlife observation, photography, citizen science and outdoor recreation. There is the Duck River Bottoms Overlook, Pintail Point Observation Blind and the Blue Goose Boulevard Interpretive drive which are fantastic locations for photography. There are several boat ramps scattered across the unit for boaters and kayakers to access both the Tennessee and Duck rivers. Fun fact about the Duck River, it is the 3rd most biologically diverse river in the world , which both the The Nature Conservancy and National Geographic wrote articles about. In short, if you enjoy fishing or aquatic wildlife in general, spend a summer with us. The refuge complex also offers scenic views to the hikers and bikers who stop in and visit.
In exchange for providing us with your time and service, the refuge will provide volunteers with a covered, full hookup camper pad, a free laundry facility located adjacent to the camper pad, propane, a work vehicle and any personal protection equipment needed.
Consider joining our team this summer, we'd be happy to work alongside you! For any questions you may have, please contact me at madison_holmes@fws.gov.
Start Date - 2025-03-01
End Date - 2025-11-01
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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location:
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS Visitor Services, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.
The agency includes both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.
The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. (More on our history below.) Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1371 Wildlife DriveSpringville, TN 38356
(35.4557 ,-88.8748 )
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2024
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- Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday