Long-lasting Partnerships
The history of the Wild Rivers Conservancy Internship Program
Wild Rivers Conservancy of St. Croix & Namekagon Mission
Map showing the location of Wild Rivers Conservancy and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Click on the map to explore it more closely!
Wild Rivers Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway . We inspire stewardship to forever ensure the rare ecological integrity of the St. Croix and Namekagon Riverway. Thanks to our supporters, we work throughout the watershed to protect and enhance this national park that flows through its heart.
Wild Rivers Conservancy's three core focus areas are:
- Land Conservation
- Stewardship
- Outdoor Education
History of the Internship Program
Since 2014, the Summer Internship Program at Wild River Conservancy of St. Croix & Namekagon has been hugely successful in building the much-needed capacity for both Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, which is part of the National Park Service (NPS) managed lands. The internship program is designed to give future conservation leaders practical skills and experience in the conservation field while creating pathways to pursue educational and career opportunities in the outdoors. The impact of this program is significant and far reaching, evident by the expansion of program offerings, the number of applicants each year, and the dollar value of the hours devoted to the program.
Estimated intern hours and value of their work from the past 10 years!
The Vision
The internship program would never have existed without Wild Rivers Conservancy’s first Executive Director Deb Ryun, who served from 2009-2024, and former NPS Chief of Interpretation Julie Galonska, who is currently the Superintendent of Lowell National Historical Park. Together, these women created the internship program and the partnership between the Conservancy and NPS to solve a seasonal staffing problem during federal sequestration. According to Julie, “On the park service side, we had been talking about the idea of a park based internship program for a while, a couple of years. At the same time, Wild Rivers Conservancy had started to really build up what they were doing. We were building our partnership [and] Deb and I started speaking. What if we tried this? Do we have support on both sides? One thing led to another.” Both the Conservancy and the Parks Service were able to meet their goals through building a partnership based on mutual benefit and respect.
Early Days
While these leaders were trail-blazing the new program, they ran up against both financial and logistical challenges. In order to be successful, they “had to create something on the cheek,” says Deb Ryun. Interns were hired by the Conservancy and were embedded volunteers for the NPS, working on projects for both partners. They wanted to make sure interns had a safety net so they also set up reimbursements for costs of living. Julie Galonska says a major focus from the beginning was “How can we provide some value built into this internship?” Along with making sure it was a paid opportunity, they wanted to make sure to provide plenty of opportunities for professional growth and continued education with tuition reimbursements. “We were pretty intentional about making it a cohort and bringing interns together outside of their respective internships to do activities or learning that was more general. We did how to write a federal resume or apply to a federal job. Go out on a river trip. Being able to sort of step away from day to day work and have some time to get to know fellow interns and reflect in a different setting,” Julie fondly remembers.
Recruitment was another hurdle to be overcome in the first year. Reaching out to personal connections and recruitment centers of local colleges helped spread the word to young professionals about this new internship opportunity. The result of overcoming all the many challenges was six interns in 2014 from various fields, including art, who were interested in conservation work. By the end of the summer, the interns had impressed their supervisors with their enthusiasm and skills and the program continued, all parties confident in the value of the hard work of all interns.
The first cohort of interns in 2014 with Andrea from NPS.
Program Success
From there, the internship took off, with most years averaging around seven interns, but some years had as many as nine to eleven! According to Deb, the internship program is so successful because of what the program offers to interns. Thanks to the partnership with the National Park Service, interns are offered a job that comes with prestige and experience working for the federal government, which gives them career connections. They also get to see what working for a non-profit organization in conservation is like. The program has also expanded with more partnerships and networking opportunities. Interns have performed projects such as fish electro shocking, invasive zebra mussel surveys, bat monitoring, etc with partners such as US Fish & Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources of Wisconsin and Minnesota. To explore more projects and partners, read the poster below highlighting these partnerships and/or watch a video of interns helping with trout surveys.
Intern Logan Planer (black bill cap, white t-shirt and brown waders) trout shocking with WI DNR, Conservancy staff, and NPS staff.
No matter who they are working with or where along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers interns are operating, they make meaningful contributions to conservation in their community. You can hear from past interns themselves about the impacts of the internship further below in StoryMap sections Celebrating Internship Work & Projects and Past Interns. You can jump ahead to those sections using the buttons at the top of this web page.
Long-lasting Partnerships
Looking back, both women say the internship program just made sense for them to work on together. “We had an inkling of fit [at the time] but didn’t fully understand that because the internship program was a success [it] was a major foundational moment of building [a] friends group relationship. We wouldn’t be the kinds of partners we are today without that partnership,” shared Julie. The missions of both the Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway are to serve and protect the riverway and make sure that people today and in the future have opportunities to appreciate the riverway and participate in conservation. The internship program is just one of many ways for people to have those meaningful stewardship experiences. The internship provides “unique, life changing experiences that [interns] get to have that they may otherwise never experience,” concludes Deb.
Looking Towards the Future
Wild Rivers Conservancy expects the internship program to continue on its path of growth and hopes to see it attain full funding someday. “The fact that people go into it, have a good experience, then have a career in natural resources is one of our [internship’s] biggest successes” says Deb. The Internship Program at Wild Rivers Conservancy continues to build upon this legacy of service and learning. This StoryMap project celebrates the past 10 years of successful internships while looking forward to what comes next for the program.
Internship Description
Internship Office
Photo by Emilee Martell of Osceola Landing.
Interns spend a fair amount of time exploring the riverway and many consider it to be their office!
All Wild Rivers Conservancy Interns commit to working at least 10 weeks minimum in the program, typically over the summer months.
Interns are stationed either with the Conservancy itself or the National Park Service.
Where do internships take place?
Map of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway work throughout the St. Croix Watershed, an area about the same size as the state of New Jersey! Depending on the role, internships are stationed at the Wild Rivers Conservancy office in Osceola, WI, or at one of the Visitor Centers for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in St. Croix Falls, WI, or Trego, WI. Travel throughout the watershed is standard for most internship roles as part of their job duties.
Example housing for NPS interns located on the grounds of The Acreage at Osceola. Housing location depends on availability.
Internship Benefits
- Internships that are stationed with Wild Rivers Conservancy receive a wage of $15/hour.
- Internships that are stationed with the National Park Service are provided a monthly reimbursement of $500, a $1,500 tuition reimbursement, and housing for the summer.
Since the beginning in 2014, this internship has had reimbursements or wages to ensure the needs of interns are met.
Uniforms!
Interns receive either Conservancy or Park shirts with the logo on them, a field hat, and water shoes to ensure they can perform their duties for the public!
What can interns expect to experience in the program?
Grow from Valuable Experiences
Wild Rivers Conservancy interns support activities that give people opportunities to learn about and explore the Riverway, as well as protect and restore the watershed’s rare natural resources. These internship activities include:
- Assist with K-12 environmental education programs and outdoor public programs to connect people to the Riverway and encourage stewardship.
- Support land management by using GIS and other tools to develop snapshots of key habitat corridors and vital parcels of land for protection.
- Work hand in hand with park rangers, creating opportunities for park visitors to understand the significance of the Riverway and its resources.
- Monitor and survey water quality, aquatic invertebrates, zebra mussels, and bats.
- Educate the community on the spread of invasive species by connecting with people at landings and assisting with community-based invasive species awareness activities.
Work in The Nation's First Wild and Scenic Riverway
Spanning both Minnesota and Wisconsin, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is among these cherished national parks. Encompassing 255 miles of clean water, exceptional wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities, the Riverway consists of the St. Croix River and its main tributary, the Namekagon River. In 1968, these rivers were designated as the nation's first wild and scenic river national park, thanks to their free-flowing character, outstanding water quality, and the recreational, cultural, historical, and aesthetic values they provide.
The Riverway isn’t just important for its ecological value. The St. Croix River offers outdoor enthusiasts a chance to enjoy a wilderness-like experience and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities within easy reach of a major metropolitan area. Close to a million visitors each year come to swim, paddle, fish, hike, and more.
National Park Service Partnership
Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon is the official non-profit partner for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. We support and complement the National Park Service’s work within the Riverway. The Conservancy is the voice of the river and the only organization with a watershed-wide scope in the St. Croix River basin.
As the non-profit partner for the Riverway, we work with the National Park Service to support Riverway protection and enhancement, and provide opportunities for people to explore and discover the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. We prioritize conservation activities that improve water quality, protect and enhance land, and increase stewardship efforts. The Conservancy is the "go-to" group for addressing issues that affect the St. Croix watershed and this national park.
"Getting to know and learn from experienced National Park Service employees was really meaningful as it showed me that I wanted to serve the public and was a key driver in my choice to volunteer with AmeriCorps following graduation." - Kristopher Moore, 2017 Intern
Pictured in the photo are 2023 interns (L to R) Raven Weitzenhoffer, Kylee Wesbrook, and Laney Urban tabling in Hayward, WI.
Interns gain the following skills from their experience:
- Riverway 101 (An introduction to the region’s culture and natural resources)
- First Aid/CPR
- Kayaking
- Outreach & Tabling
- K-12 Education
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching in the Field
- Professional Growth
- Mentorship
- Networking with Wild Rivers Conservancy partners such as Wisconsin DNR and Minnesota DNR, National Parks Service, and more
Photo: 2019 interns during kayak training at Hayward Landing
Celebrating Internship Work & Projects
Check out the photos and descriptions below of various projects interns worked on or experiences they had as part of the internship.
2015 Interns Jody Davis, Aimee Van Tatenhove, and Allison Morin while electroshocking fish on the Namekagon River.
Photo: Shared by Jody Davis
"Getting to help out with the mussel surveys was probably my favorite day of this internship. Working with people who have such passion for the mussels and those who get to see them in the way I love to see them, underwater, was a really amazing experience. I got to learn so much about sampling and the various species that were on the river, and how organizations like the Minnesota DNR is helping to improve the populations put a smile on my face that couldn’t dim." -Olivia Poelmann, 2018 Intern
In the photo, 2015 Aquatic Invasive Species Interns help sample invasive zebra mussels with resource management.
Photo Credit: Allison Morin
2015 Interns tabled at the National Park Service booth during the Lumberjack Championships at Scheer’s Lumberjack Village in Hayward, WI.
"I had so much fun as an intern helping at the NPS booth at the Lumberjack World Championships. I met so many wonderful people from all over the world. Aimee, Monica, and I had a blast helping the little kids with the jack and jill wood cutting too." -Jody Davis, 2015 Intern
On July 2, 2015, staff and interns held a staff meeting while out walking the Portage Trail! Everyone enjoyed getting out of the office and into nature while still being productive.
2016 Resource Management Intern Justin Hill helping set up a bat monitoring station in June.
To learn more about bat monitoring along the St. Croix Riverway, follow the link below:
2017 Park Guide Intern Kallie Thompson at Namekagon Arts Fest in Seeley, WI.
"Which direction would you like your fish to swim?”
Photo Credit: Joan Jacobowski
2017 Aquatic Invasive Species Intern Sean Griffin during a Yellow Iris removal project near Solon Springs.
“I think we bit off a little more than we can chew.”
Photo Credit: Sophia Koch
2017 Aquatic Invasive Species Intern Sophia Koch talking with an unidentified boat owner about how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Public outreach about aquatic invasive species is an important part of this internship position.
2017 Aquatic Invasive Species Intern Sophia Koch helping net catfish to be surgically implanted with acoustic transmitters. This project was part of a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey.
Photo taken by Eric Lord from the USGS.
Pictured are 2019 Interns receiving kayak safety training with a licensed outfitter. An important skill for projects such as performing river surveys and teaching kids how to kayak.
"The kayak training was really empowering for me." -Madison Fjeldsted, 2023 Intern
Photo Credit: Madison Sherman
Representing Wild Rivers Conservancy through community outreach and public engagement is a key part of many of the internships. This 2019 Intern is proud to table!
Photo Credit: Kelsea Goettl
2023 Interns sampling macroinvertebrates.
Photo Credit: Katrina Schlicker
Take a deeper dive into three stories about Interns found below:
2015 Resource Management Intern Aimee Van Tatenhove was interviewed for the StoryMap project.
Aimee performed many different projects over the course of the summer that she remembers fondly to this day.
- Hand pulling invasive plants out of the native garden around the visitor center
- Becoming chainsaw certified and helping remove problem trees
- Performing bird surveys from the river
- Electroshocking fish
- Wood turtle surveying near the riverway around Groat Landing and along nearby County M Road with the Department of Natural Resources
- Learning how to use radio telemetry to find turtles to catalog
- Bushwacking through underbrush to get to the turtles
- Gluing the radio transmitter to their shells
After Aimee's internship ended, she went on to work at the front desk for Wild Rivers Conservancy for 8 months until her job studying sea birds in Alaska started. A job that a fellow intern had recommended she apply for since she was so passionate about birds. "[Working for the Conservancy] was really cool and showed me that I could be a real adult, organize things. I organized a Bio Blitz Day and a film festival. They gave me the opportunity and leeway to try all this stuff."
What would you tell a young student today trying to enter your field?
"If you have a chance to do something and you have the time, do it! Don’t feel like it’s not meant for you or someone else should have the opportunity. Take opportunities as they come. I struggled with that a lot initially like oh maybe I’m not the right person for this. But then I tried it. Don’t let imposter syndrome win."
Anything you would like to say to the supporters and supervisors / leaders who make this program possible?
"To the supporters, definitely keep supporting this program. All my experiences at Wild Rivers Conservancy, it’s been a helpful foundation for what I’ve gone on to do. I'm just one person but I see everyone else I've interned with and they’ve gone on to do amazing things. Worthwhile to fund or share with other people.
It’s been awhile since I've been at Wild Rivers Conservancy, but at least when I was there, staff were so supportive and really great people. Keep doing what you’re doing and protect the St. Croix."
Maria Young was a 2021 Forestry Intern who is now the Invasive Species Coordinator at Wild Rivers Conservancy and was interviewed for the StoryMap project.
Do you think you would be where you are today without the Wild Rivers Conservancy internship? How did the internship prepare you for your career?
“I wouldn’t be here today without my internship because it let me get my foot in the door. I was able to meet a lot of the folks I ended up working with full time which prepared me well for starting in the position I did. I was the forestry stewardship intern but I wanted to help out with Invasive Species folks so I was half in the office and half in the field. When I interviewed I had experience with the Invasive Species program at the Conservancy. I jumped in in the middle of the summer, already familiar with the projects.”
What was it liking applying to work full time at Wild Rivers Conservancy?
"After my summer spent at Wild Rivers Conservancy as the forestry stewardship intern, I returned to school and finished out my undergrad degree at UW-River Falls by earning my B.S. in field biology with a minor in conservation. Soon after I graduated, a job opened up at Wild Rivers Conservancy for an invasive species technician, and I jumped at the opportunity to work with the Conservancy once more.” I followed the Conservancy on Instagram and “I saw the post right after it was posted advertising for the position and I jumped on it right away. I grabbed my laptop and started writing my cover letter. When I graduated, I had looked for positions similar to the Conservancy but everything I saw wasn’t what I wanted.”
"I now am almost two years into my role at Wild Rivers Conservancy and am so grateful to be able to work every day to protect and preserve the St. Croix river watershed with partners and volunteers from all over."
Anything you would like to say to the supporters and supervisors / leaders who make this program possible?
“I can’t imagine where I would be now if it weren’t for my internship. It opened my eyes for what was available in the natural resources field. I realized that there are so many aspects to the field: field work, connecting people to the riverway, education and outreach as important didn’t cross my mind until my experiences at Wild Rivers Conservancy. My internship was impactful on my life and I’m sure it was for everyone else in this program. Huge and great opportunity.”
New Leaders
Maria Young now participates in the Internship Program in a new capacity: as a mentor. “I think it really helps too because now this year I'll be a supervisor for interns. Being on the other side is helpful to make sure my interns have a meaningful experience because I was so pro-active during my own internship. I encourage the interns to get the most out of what you can from your internship. There are a lot of opportunities.”
Photo Description: Maria holding an invasive carp species while working with Minnesota DNR in fall 2023.
Pictured is 2015 Resource Management intern Henry "Hank" Carlson during a lead contamination in nesting bald eagles project performed during his internship. You can read more about the study here: Bald Eagles .
The many hands-on experiences Hank had during his internship directly impacted his career.
"I have been in the realms of Outdoor Recreation and Youth Development since the internship. After 1 year with Conservation Corp of MN/IA connecting youth to Public Lands, I began an 8 year career with the YMCA of the North developing and managing outdoor summer camp programs. The NPS of St. Croix N.S.R. happened to be a program partner and field trip destination with one of our Day Camp programs from 2016 - 2018. The internship provided by the Wild Rivers Conservancy was an important first step towards the career I currently have. The networking that took place in the Croix Falls field office directly impacted programs I helped orchestrate in my first position out of College. The internship also provided a framework for understanding how non-profits collaborate with federal agencies to improve agency efficiency and expand audience reach. Both at the center of the work in my job."
Past Interns
Since 2014, 78 interns have gone through the program! Scroll through the photos below to take a look at the intern cohorts throughout the years!
2014 Interns
2015 Interns
2016 Interns
2017 Interns and Staff
2018 Interns and Staff
2022 Interns
Interns at the beginning of their 2023 Internship
2023 Interns at the end of their internship
Explore the map below to see where past interns ended up today and read excerpts about their individual experiences!
Click on individual bios to read more details about a specific intern. If you click on a photo it will show the full photo as well. When looking at an individual bio, click the X to go back to viewing all interns.
You can also click on the red pins on the map to see which interns live there!

Donyal Eret
Donyal Eret. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2014

Gregory Gamroth
Gregory Gamroth. Click to expand.
Internship: Land Program Assistant 2014

Elizabeth Nelson
Elizabeth Nelson. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2014

Nicholas Lahr
Nicholas Lahr. Click to expand.
Internship: Land Program Assistant 2014

David Moy
David Moy. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2014

Sarah Shapiro
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Internship: Park Guide 2014

Monica Blaser
Monica Blaser. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2015

Danielle Browne
Danielle Browne. Click to expand.
Internship: Centennial Volunteer Ambassador 2015

Henry "Hank" Carlson
Henry "Hank" Carlson. Click to expand.
Internship: Resource Management 2015

Jody Davis
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Internship: Land Program Assistant 2015

Rachel Konopacz
Rachel Konopacz. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2015

Emilee Martell she/they
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Internship: Park Guide 2015

Allison Morin
Allison Morin. Click to expand.
Internship: Land Program Assistant 2015

Aimee Van Tatenhove
Aimee Van Tatenhove. Click to expand.
Internship: Resource Management 2015

Camilla Wilson
Camilla Wilson. Click to expand.
Internship: National Park Service Academy 2015

Justin Hill
Justin Hill. Click to expand.
Internship: Resource Management 2016

Ryan Horton
Ryan Horton. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2016

Julie McNeely
Julie McNeely. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2016

Chris Olson
Chris Olson. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2016

Jake Pope
Jake Pope. Click to expand.
Internship: Film 2016

Roderick Rush
Roderick Rush. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2016

Alyssa Rupp
Alyssa Rupp. Click to expand.
Internship: Visual Media 2016

Story Schwantes they/she
Story Schwantes they/she. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2016

Austin Waldvogel
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Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2016

Steve Zeece
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Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2016

Kevin Zickert
Kevin Zickert. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2016

Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2017

Anna Craggs
Anna Craggs. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2017

Abby Glaysher
Abby Glaysher. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2017

Sophia Koch
Sophia Koch. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2017

Dalton Langer
Dalton Langer. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2017

Kris Moore
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Internship: Land Program Assistant 2017

Jackson Rudquist
Jackson Rudquist. Click to expand.
Internship: Visual Media 2017

Sean Griffin
Sean Griffin. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2017

Kallie Thompson
Kallie Thompson. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2017

Emily Weiler
Emily Weiler. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2017

Amber Wickenhauser
Amber Wickenhauser. Click to expand.
Internship: Land Use Management 2017

Haley Anderson
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Internship: Land Program Assistant 2018

Tillery Bailey
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Internship: Park Guide 2018

Wyatt Benton
Wyatt Benton. Click to expand.
Internship: Land Use 2018

Robert Boss
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Internship: Nam Ambassador 2018

Jessica Bryzek
Jessica Bryzek. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2018

Katie Hands
Katie Hands. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2018

Patrick Hecht
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Internship: Park Guide 2018

Olivia Poelmann
Olivia Poelmann. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2018

Shania Sinna
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Internship: Visual Media 2018

Jacob Teigen
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Internship: Park Guide 2018

Hardt Bergmann
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Internship: Forestry 2019

Derrick Dye
Derrick Dye. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2019

Hal Edwards
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Internship: Park Guide 2019

Kelsea Goettl
Kelsea Goettl. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2019

Nathan Grosse
Nathan Grosse. Click to expand.
Internship: Karner Blue Butterfly 2019

Bobbie Law
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Internship: Land Management 2019

Laura Leppink
Laura Leppink. Click to expand.
Internship: Cultural Resources 2019

Candi Quandt
Candi Quandt. Click to expand.
Internship: Land Management 2019

Heidi Reinhardt
Heidi Reinhardt . Click to expand.
Internship: Karner Blue Butterfly 2019

Madison Sherman
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Internship: Park Guide 2019

Jeremiah Walters
Jeremiah Walters. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2019

Kaelin Laub
Kaelin Laub. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2021

Ryan Rogers
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Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2021

Paige Wesbrook
Paige Wesbrook. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2021

Maria Young
Maria Young. Click to expand.
Internship: Forest Stewardship 2021

Kyle Ayers
Kyle Ayers. Click to expand.
Internship: Resource Management 2022

Hannah Heiss
Hannah Heiss. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2022

Devin Moore
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Internship: Park Guide 2022

Keegan Tank
Keegan Tank. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2022

Kylee Wesbrook
Kylee Wesbrook. Click to expand.
Internship: Aquatic Invasive Species 2022 & 2023

YuQi Zeng
YuQi Zeng. Click to expand.
Internship: Forestry 2022

Hannah Fennern
Hannah Fennern. Click to expand.
Internship: Resource Management 2023

Madison Fjeldsted
Madison Fjeldsted. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2023

Madelyn Kinny
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Internship: Park Guide 2023

Sam Peters
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Internship: River Connections 2023

Logan Planer
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Internship: Resource Management 2023

Katie Ramirez
Katie Ramirez. Click to expand.
Internship: Park Guide 2023

Laney Urban
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Internship: Park Guide 2023

Raven Weitzenhoffer
Raven Weitzenhoffer. Click to expand.
Internship: Invasive Species 2023

Kylee Wesbrook
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Internship: Invasive Species 2023

Jaime Webb he/they
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Internship: Communications 2024
Wild Rivers Conservancy is proud to see past interns have successful careers!
The graphic below shows what fields interns ended up in after their internship. The data is based off of interns who completed an Internship Survey for the StoryMap Project.
Stay Connected! Get Involved!
Alumni
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Supporters
Kris Moore wading in the river photo taken by Jackson Rudquist
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Photo of Jaime Webb in Arizona during a graduate school trip.
About the Story Map Author
Jaime Webb was the Wild Rivers Conservancy’s first ever Communications Intern in Spring 2024! Their internship project focus was the creation of the Story Map you have been reading through. From interviewing past Conservancy interns, collecting data, and creating informational graphics, Jaime weaved together the story of this successful internship program to celebrate the conservation efforts of interns past, present, and future.
Thanking Our Partners
The Wild Rivers Conservancy of St. Croix & Namekagon would like to thank our wonderful partners who make the Internship Program possible:
Thank you for reading our StoryMap and celebrating our interns with us!