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Degree

Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, Environmental Sciences, 2004.

Abstract

I interned at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Hatteras Island in North Carolina. Pea Island is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is a sister refuge to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, located on the mainland of eastern North Carolina. The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge follows the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge system, which is to provide, maintain, and protect wildlife and their habitat. The refuge is located along the Atlantic Flyway and emphasizes the protection of habitat for migratory bird species. The focus of my internship was on public use and its role in refuge management. Intern responsibilities are discussed in three specific areas of refuge management, focusing on public use involvement but also touching on biology and maintenance activities. An evaluation and critique of the overall internship experience will also be presented.

Subject Headings

Environmental Sciences

Keywords

PEA ISLAND; NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE; wetlands; PINWR

Advisor

R Hays Cummins

Pages

79p.

Document number: miami1077050205
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