30 July 2021
Field Friends Forever
One of the most rewarding aspects of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Directorate Fellowship Program (DFP), aside from the exposure to professional USFWS careers and employees, is the opportunity to connect with our…
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30 July 2021
Newfound Appreciation and Inspiration
Image of Apodemia mormo langei by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service As my Directorate Fellows Program gears toward my final week, I can’t help but feel bittersweet. I completed and finalized a Mormon metalmark butterfly…
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30 July 2021
Experiencing the USFWS Mission in the Field
I can’t believe this summer is nearly over! This month, I traveled from my home in Mississippi, where I’ve been working remotely, to our office in Klamath Falls, Oregon for a week to participate in…
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30 July 2021
10 simple steps to conserving pollinators
How can you conserve pollinators and other beneficial insects? By doing less! 1. Mow less Let the dandelions and clover and anything else in your yard flower! These flowers provide food for pollinators. 2. Ditch…
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30 July 2021
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Wildlife Management and Conservation
As my internship comes to a close, I have come to reflect on my experiences at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, and I am both forever grateful and in awe to have the firsthand experience…
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30 July 2021
A Day in the Life of Bat Conservation: Networking
The Directorate Fellowship Program (DFP) has given me several opportunities beyond the project I am working on. This program has allowed me to get experience with different brands and models of monitors as well as…
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