SPAWN is currently seeking a GIS intern to help with
a variety of mapping projects focused on protecting and enhancing
endangered runs of coho salmon and steelhead trout.
Areas of focus include the following:
Mapping Creek flow and Seasonal
Drying Dynamics
Salmonid Distribution Throughout
the Year
Water Quality Data and Sampling
Sites
Development and Mapping of Restoration
Projects
Creekside Parcel Analysis
Migration Barriers
Spawning Sites
Woody Debris Dynamics - Map and
Track Movement
Stream Geo-reference Project
This is a great opportunity to engage
in on the ground work while also applying GIS skills while significantly
benefiting salmonids, countless other species and watershed health.
An existing GIS system with ARCGIS is set up in our office.
For further information, contact Reuven
Walder at (415) 663-8590x 102 or e-mail reuven@spawnusa.org
Watershed
Science Internship
SPAWN,
the Salmon Protection And Watershed Network, located in west Marin
County, CA is seeking an intern to fill a Watershed Science Position.
Responsibilities include:
Assist in monitoring of salmonid
populations and habitat conditions in the watershed
Assist in the development of educational
materials
General office support
Maintaining and summarizing data
Assisting in the Juvenile Salmonid
Relocation Program from drying streams
Participate in water quality monitoring
Assist in coordination and participation
of restoration projects
Maintain a member database
Assisting in coordinating mailings,
press releases, etc.
Participating in restoration projects
Coordination of meetings and forums
Helpful Qualifications:
Interest in environmental protection
and endangered species - particularly coho salmon and
steelhead trout and watershed ecology
Experience in biology/environmental
studies
Background in environmental education
Strong written and verbal communication
skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to use Windows Office or
Mac proficiently
Drivers license (own vehicle a
plus)
Ability to project a positive image
with community
Organization skills with attention
to detail
Start
Date:
3 month committment preferred.
Contact SPAWN for more information
To
apply:
Send, Fax or E-mail a cover letter and resume
to:
SPAWN, Attn: Reuven Walder, POB 400,
Forest Knolls, CA 94933; Phone (415) 488-0370 x102
FAX: (415) 488 0372; E-mail:
About
SPAWN:
SPAWN works to protect threatened salmonids, countless other species
and their habitat in the Lagunitas Watershed, west Marin County
CA. This watershed supports one of the largest populations of wild
coho salmon left in California, and also maintains populations of
threatened steelhead trout and endangered freshwater shrimp. SPAWN
bases their community restoration, research, education, outreach
and advocacy efforts on science-based conservation principles.
* SPAWN is an equal opportunity organization
SALMON PROTECTION AND WATERSHED NETWORK a
project of Turtle
Island Restoration Network • PO Box 370, Forest Knolls, CA
94933
Phone:
(415) 663-8590 • Fax: (415) 663-9534 • Email:
