Water resource management is complex and professionals in the field need an understanding of agriculture, natural resources, communication, social sciences and economics, public health, and planning and project management to be successful. That said, currently there is little to no training available at the undergraduate level for individuals interested in watershed outreach and management roles. The Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate Internship Program helps students from all backgrounds gain valuable experience that will help you pursue future careers in watershed management.

Since the internships will vary in focus, students studying a variety of fields – including agronomy, community planning, engineering, environmental science, natural resource planning, plant and soil science, water resources, weather, and climate science and more – will have the experience necessary to be successful.