Huron River Watershed Council

Lynn Kalfsbeek co-managed the Bioreserve Program.

This summer, Rapid Ecological Assessments were begun for the Bioreserve Program. In this program, 1700 parcels of land in the watershed had been identified as probable important lands for preservation. Lynn prepared a 110 page plant field guide for the indicator plants used in the Bioreserve Rapid Ecological Assessment protocol. Lynn also provided support and assistance, particularly in plant identification, to the volunteer teams that performed Rapid Ecological Assessment. She also helped maintain the database and planned scheduling and logistics. In addition to the Bioreserve responsibilities, Lynn performed watershed planning task of stream assessments and database entry, and prepared data for lake treatment permits and impaired water bodies.

Internship Details

Organization Huron River Watershed Council - Ann Arbor, MI
Employment Sector
Non-Profit
Student's Field of Study
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Topic Areas of Internship

Citizen Participation and Ecology 

Duration & Dates 18 weeks, starting 5/1/2008
Skills Gained

Leadership Skills, Design Skills, and Database Management

Duties Performed

Implement Strategies, Engage Local Communities, and Create a Field Guide

How Student Obtained Internship SNRE Career Staff
Paid or Unpaid?
Funded by The Marshall Weinberg Fellowship Program