Huron River Watershed Council
In this internship, Anne Kohl collected water quality samples from the Middle Huron River in Washtenaw County and the Chain of Lakes Region of the Huron River in Livingston County. She also collected storm samples from various creeksheds within the Huron River Watershed. Lastly, she helped the Portage Creek Watershed communities identify priority activities from the Portage Creek Watershed Plan in order to apply for federal and state grant funding. Through this internship Anne learned how to be a better public speaker and was able to put her GIS coursework to use. Also, Anne was able to learn the science behind water quality testing and monitoring.
Internship Details
| Organization | Huron River Watershed Council - Ann Arbor, MI |
| Employment Sector |
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit |
| Student's Field of Study |
Environmental Policy and Planning |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Water Resources |
| Duration & Dates | 21 weeks, starting 5/3/2010 (please note that Anne was hired as a work study after internship was completed, that is why the duration of the internship is longer than a typical internship) |
| Skills Gained |
Public Speaking, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Database Management |
| Duties Performed |
Database Management, Engage Local Communities, Field Work/Research |
| How Student Obtained Internship | Faculty Member Referral |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Funded by the Edna Bailey Sussman Foundation |