USFWS Seeks Volunteers, Oct-Apr 2019
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking volunteers for six months at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2019. Click for more info.
The biological program focuses on controlling and removing non-native species and to maintain, conserve, and restore quality habitat to meet the needs of indigenous plants, seabirds, water birds, monk seals, and sea turtles. In addition to being a National Wildlife Refuge, Midway Atoll is also designated as the Battle of Midway National Memorial and is part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Midway Atoll is a remote field site located over 1,300 miles from the main Hawaiian Islands and is inhabited by a small community of ~50 residents comprising of USFWS staff, volunteers, and contractors. Click here for the full announcment.
