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U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Redwood Sciences Laboratory

www.fs.fed.us/psw/rsl

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
To gain a better understanding of the physical and biological processes that integrate terrestrial, riparian, and aquatic ecosystems at the watershed scale. To take an interdisciplinary approach to study the production and transport of watershed products (water, sediment, woody debris, nutrients, and heat) and their influence on physical and biological resources (such as water supply and fish populations). Using this improved understanding, to assist in the development of new management strategies for ecoscape management.

Contact:
Dr. Thomas E. Lisle
USDA Forest Service, Redwood Sciences Laboratory
Pacific Southwest Research Station
1700 Bayview Drive
Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 825-2900
Fax: (707) 825-2901
thomas.lisle@gmail.com

Geographical Focus:
Regional, State, National

Counties Served:
All

Activities:
Research, Education, Water Monitoring

Topic:
Wetlands, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Field Trip, Publications, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Data

Education Programs:
Publications available on-line at www.fs.fed.us/psw/rsl/publications.shtml.

Target Audiences:
Adult, Teacher, General Public, Researchers

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Hydrologic Assistant
  Description:
Assist in collection of hydrologic research data
  When Needed:
Winter and summer
  Qualifications:
Background in natural resources and interest in field research
  Commitment Required:
Full-time for several months
  Application/Training:
Contact Elizabeth Keppeler
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Elizabeth Keppeler
(707) 964-1067
ekeppeler@fs.fed.us


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Assist in collection of hydrologic research data
  When Needed:
Winter and summer, for 6 months to 1 year+
  Qualifications:
Background in natural resources and interest in field research
  Application:
Contact Elizabeth Keppeler
  Number of Interns:
Varies
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Yes
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
Elizabeth Keppeler
(707) 964-1067
ekeppeler@fs.fed.us



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