Individual Project Information

Project Title:
Natural Resources Intern Program
Location(s) of Project Activity:
Missouri National Recreational River
Task Agreement:
P16AC00369
Partner Institution
University of South Dakota

 
Federal Agency:
National Park Service
Project Start Year:
2016
Student Involvement:
Yes
Project Funds
$16,455.00
Principal Investigator(s)
David Swanson
Federal Agency Contact
Daniel Wiley
Project Scope of Work
The purpose of this project will be to develop a shared intern program and hire natural resource interns to assist with MNRR and Missouri River Institute projects for FY16 and beyond. Projects will focus on scientific research, land management, inventory and monitoring, and environmental education. Public purpose includes providing an internship for students in the field of natural resources and engaging those students in shared environmental stewardship. The youth interns will also spend time in a national park completing projects for the NPS, motivating the students to become involved in natural, cultural and or historical resource protection in their communities and beyond. The project also contributes to the scientific community and the general public via environmental education programs, trail maintenance, etc.
Project Modification 1
Year: 2016  Task Modification Number: 0001
Funds: $30,000.00
Project Modification 2
Year: 2017  Task Modification Number: 0002
Funds: $0.00
Project Modification 3
Year: 2018  Task Modification Number: 0003
Funds: $15,000.00