Biology Intern
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) sits along the lower 17 miles of the Hatchie River in western Tennessee. Unlike most Mississippi River tributaries that have been straightened and levees constructed for flood control, the Hatchie River remains the longest continuous stretch of naturally meandering river in the lower Mississippi River Valley. In result, wildlife and fisheries thrive in its almost pristine watershed ecosystems. The refuge helps protect and enhance the ever diminishing bottomland hardwood forests, along with other important habitats within the Hatchie River watershed. The refuge currently comprises 9,451 acres.
The Biology Intern at Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge will support the Refuge in meeting its wildlife, habitat management, and public use goals and objectives. Project duties may include observing and collecting biological data, improving wildlife habitat, planting trees, maintaining refuge facilities, environmental education work, marking refuge boundary, and various other projects.
