29 July 2021
High Temperatures and Fires Approaching
As I approach the halfway point of the DFP internship, I really feel that I have gained a tremendous amount of skills already. Each week offers a new set of unique challenges and insight on…
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28 July 2021
Final Sentiments
I am in the final weeks of my summer position as a DFP (Directorate Fellows Program). This has been a very enjoyable experience overall, and has given me a unique insight into what it is…
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28 July 2021
A Trip to Southern California
Week four of my internship began and I left my quiet little town on the Central Coast for crowded Southern California. I planned this trip to tour the Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife office, see some…
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27 July 2021
Final days
Its the final few days of my fellowship, I've met so many awesome people and learned so much, not just about the animals I worked with but also about the FWS, how to work more…
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26 July 2021
The Truth about Environmental Work
Growing up a visual learner, movies and television played a vital role in fueling my passion for become a wildlife biologist. I was entranced with tales of saving rare macaws from being smuggled in Brazil,…
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23 July 2021
My Latino Conservation Week Event
On July 21, 2021, I held my first ever community event for Latino Conservation Week as a Hispanic Access Foundation Community Outreach intern. The event was a park clean up in my local park, Phil…
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