03 February 2024
Navigating Partnership Building
As I reflect on my internship at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (SDBNWR), the journey has been nothing short of transformative. Stepping out of my comfort zone when it comes to outreach, I’ve dived…
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12 January 2024
Creating More Welcoming Outdoor Spaces Through Sandhill Crane Sunsets
It’s not uncommon to forget the controversies of nature. I find myself relating to stories of both adventure and injustice, yet I consider myself lucky to have fond memories of outdoor spaces. As a visitor…
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01 December 2023
Looking back at National Wildlife Refuge Week
As an intern at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, I’ve been fortunate to dive into the realm of conservation and community outreach. One of the projects I’ve been involved in so far was redefining…
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09 November 2023
Update On My Journey
In my current position, I work with the infrastructure management division. While I love the work that I do, I have been curious about what kind of work other positions in the fish and wildlife…
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03 November 2023
Elk Surveys, Delta Smelt Monitoring, and Informal Sec. 7 Consultations
In late September, I had the amazing opportunity of joining biological technicians at the Lodi Fish & Wildlife Office for a fun day of fish monitoring. I participated in the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring (EDSM)…
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02 October 2023
Realignment with My Purpose and Reconnecting with Mi Comunidad
The last two months have brought a myriad of new experiences, from visiting my first wildlife refuge (I’ve now visited 4!) to celebrating Latino Conservation Week. I visited Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, met the…
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