PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Wetland Ecology and Monitoring Techniques with the Washington State Department of Transporation

$3,000 for the eleven-week work experience

DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP: This internship program provides hands-on field and laboratory experience collecting and analyzing
environmental data gathered from WSDOT wetland mitigation sites. We use quantitative and qualitative monitoring methods to conduct vegetation
surveys. We use statistical methods to evaluate quantitative data. Most field activities focus on vegetation sampling and plant identification. We
include other activities such as evaluating soils, hydrology and wildlife as time allows. Plant identification laboratory sessions, supplemental training
and seminars are on the TESC campus.
SCHEDULE: Though there will be some variation in the 11-week schedule, most weeks will include three field days (7:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) and
one day including plant lab on the TESC campus (8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.).
PREREQUISITES:
1. Candidates must make a commitment to participating in both field (10 hour days) and lab (8 hour days) activities Monday through Thursday
for the duration of summer quarter, including evaluation week (June 22 – September 5). Field days will be conducted rain or shine.
2. Enrollment in the summer school of The Evergreen State College, and payment of appropriate tuition. Please see Evergreen’s website for
information regarding tuition rates.
• For undergraduate credit, students must enroll for a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 16 undergraduate credits.
• For graduate credit, students must enroll for 4 graduate credits.
TO APPLY: The application may be found on the web at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Environment/Wetlands/Monitoring/internship.htm. Completed
applications may be sent via e-mail (preferred) or hard copy to: Tony Bush, busht@wsdot.wa.gov, WSDOT – Environmental Services, PO Box
47332, Olympia, WA 98504-7332,
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 5:00 P.M. April 9, 2015. Accepted students must plan to attend an orientation session to complete
logistical and registration details Monday May 11th, 2015 from 3-6 P.M. at The Evergreen State College.