I'm officially halfway through my program, and I can't believe that went by so fast. It has been an amazing experience being part of the refuge system and seeing how a refuge is ran. Things…

Our first summer rains came at the refuge this week. The monsoons are a special time to call the desert home. For a short time each summer, the monotony of 110 degree days is broken…

The story of two women working for the Department of the Interior - set out to explore the Klamath River in one of the most remote locations in the United States. Travelling from a home…

Another week of my internship meant another listed plant species to familiarize myself with. This time I was looking for Zuni Fleabane, a rhizomatous, wind-pollinated plant that likes steep hillsides at high elevation. The habitat…

One month into the DFP program, and I now have a much fuller, more expansive understanding of the US Fish and Wildlife Service – it’s truly amazing how much the Service does! I am working…

As I continue working with External Affairs in the Southwest Region, I’m impressed by the amount of collaboration between teams and programs.  Of course, everyone in FWS is working towards the same collective goals of…