Internship Program
Clallam MRC interns learn valuable professional skills, help advance Clallam MRC projects, and engage with the local community on marine issues.
Since 2010, the Clallam MRC has periodically provided paid internships to high school and college students to work with scientists and other professionals on current environmental projects.
The MRC does not currently have any internship positions available. Please check back here in the future for new opportunities.
PAST YEARS
Elwha Beach Stewardship
The student conducted 26 surveys of people and dog usage of the Elwha estuary area as part of the Elwha stewardship project. Part of the internship was to evaluate the use of signage in educational outreach. The internship also included performing pet waste surveys along the access path.
Crabber Outreach
The two students organized and conducted educational outreach events to recreational crab fishers at boat ramps throughout Clallam County. The effort also included distributing educational information through local stores. This project is part of a larger outreach effort led by the Northwest Strait Initiative.
Pigeon Guillemot Surveys
The student conducted numerous breeding surveys along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and ensured that the data collected by all volunteer surveyors was uploaded correctly into the regional database managed by Island MRC.
Kayak-Based Surveys
The student participated in three kayak-based kelp surveys in Clallam and Freshwater Bay. As part of the surveys the student explored collection of plankton samples. The internship was a continuation of last years efforts and the kelp surveys are part of a larger project led by the Northwest Straits Commission.
Makah Tribe Green Crab Removal
The student participated in the intensive trapping effort conducted by the Makah Tribe in the Wa’atch and Tsoo-Yess rivers and along the shore of Neah Bay. The trapping effort included setting and recording the catch in 60 minnow and Fukui traps twice a month.
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Green Crab Investigation
The student participated in the exploratory trapping effort conducted by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe in eastern Clallam County. The student also participated in the trapping effort conducted at the Dungeness National Refuge by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.