A forward for the Biologist's at Columbia NWR

Bob Flores
Othello, WA
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From: <Eric_Kelchlin at r1.fws.gov>
To: <rflores at cbnn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 12:57 PM
Subject: CNWR job add


> Thanks for posting the add Bob.
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> Wildlife Research Internship: ( 14 April to 15 August) We are seeking two
> highly motivated individuals to assist in a long-term inventory and
> monitoring project at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge in central
> Washington. The refuge is over 26,000 acres and is a unique example of
> shrub-steppe habitat intermingled with wetlands and lakes. The major
> duties include: small mammal trapping, vegetation surveys, neotropical
> migrant bird surveys using fixed radius point counts, call count surveys
> for marsh obligate bird species, visual surveys and pitfall trapping for
> amphibians and reptiles, and mapping invasive weed species using a Trimble
> GPS unit. Individuals must be tolerant of extreme heat, able to work
> before dawn (and still be cheerful), and have off-road driving experience.
> Housing, vehicle, and a stipend of $15/day ($300/month) are provided. The
> beginning and ending dates are negotiable. This internship is a great
> opportunity to gain valuable experience in field research techniques and
> wildlife management. Please send a cover letter and resume (e-mail
> preferred) to Eric Kelchlin, Columbia NWR, P.O. Drawer F, Othello, WA,
> 99344; (509) 488-2668 ext. 17, eric_kelchlin at fws.gov.
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