This past week marked my halfway point through my DFP internship here at Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge working on a grassland assessment and bison. A few words come to mind thus far and those…

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to have this view at my disposal and I am sad that it is coming to an end. While watching the sunset I couldnt help but think how…

One of the most rewarding aspects of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Directorate Fellowship Program (DFP), aside from the exposure to professional USFWS careers and employees, is the opportunity to connect with our…

Image of Apodemia mormo langei by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service As my Directorate Fellows Program gears toward my final week, I can’t help but feel bittersweet. I completed and finalized a Mormon metalmark butterfly…

I can’t believe this summer is nearly over! This month, I traveled from my home in Mississippi, where I’ve been working remotely, to our office in Klamath Falls, Oregon for a week to participate in…

As my fellowship comes to a close, I find myself busy but content. My project was challenging, but I feel satisfied with the outcome and excited for the future. I have learned so much not…